1970 Fiat Dino vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Musso is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 490 kg more than 1970 Fiat Dino.
Because 1999 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Fiat Dino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat Dino | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | Dino | Musso |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2416 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |
