1967 Opel Record vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Musso is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Musso (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 747 kg more than 1967 Opel Record. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Opel Record. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1967 Opel Record (223 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (210 Nm). This means 1967 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Record | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Record | Musso |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
