1986 Buick Estate vs. 2000 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Musso is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 21 kg more than 1986 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Musso. (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 2000 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Estate | Musso |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
