1996 Opel Frontera vs. 2007 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Musso is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Frontera would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Opel Frontera. (115 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 44 kg more than 2007 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, 1996 Opel Frontera (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Musso. 2007 SsangYong Musso has automatic transmission and 1996 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 1996 Opel Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Musso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Frontera | 2007 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Frontera | Musso |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
