1978 Buick Electra vs. 2001 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2001 SsangYong Musso is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Musso.
Because 2001 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Musso. (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2001 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Electra | Musso |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
