1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 775 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Concerto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Concerto | Musso |
Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |