1984 Buick Electra vs. 1995 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 1995 SsangYong Musso is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1995 SsangYong Musso. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1995 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 305 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra.
Because 1995 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1984 Buick Electra (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 SsangYong Musso. (192 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 SsangYong Musso. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1995 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 1995 SsangYong Musso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1995 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Electra | Musso |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
