1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 9 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Blazer | Musso |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
