1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2009 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Musso is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Musso (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1181 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2009 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
| Model | Giulietta | Musso |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
