2012 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2012 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Pathfinder and 2012 SsangYong Rodius were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 147 kg more than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Rodius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | 2012 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | Pathfinder | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1834 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
