1990 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2001 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2001 SsangYong Musso is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 2001 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, 1990 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Musso. (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Astro | 2001 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Astro | Musso |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
