1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 2007 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Musso is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 131 kg more than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2007 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | SsangYong |
| Model | Cutlass | Musso |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
