1996 Peugeot Touareg vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Musso is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Peugeot Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Peugeot Touareg would be higher. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. (88 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 991 kg more than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Peugeot Touareg (264 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm). This means 1996 Peugeot Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Peugeot Touareg | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Peugeot | SsangYong |
| Model | Touareg | Musso |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Top Speed | 112 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1866 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 73 L |
