1980 Audi Sport vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Musso is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Sport would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 890 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Musso. 1999 SsangYong Musso has automatic transmission and 1980 Audi Sport has manual transmission. 1980 Audi Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 SsangYong Musso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Audi | SsangYong |
| Model | Sport | Musso |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 73 L |
