1988 Lancia Hit vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Musso is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lancia Hit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lancia Hit would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Hit (185 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
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, 1988 Lancia Hit (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (245 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Hit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lancia Hit | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Lancia | SsangYong |
| Model | Hit | Musso |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
