1997 Dodge Caravan vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Musso is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Caravan (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 90 kg more than 1997 Dodge Caravan.
Because 1999 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Dodge Caravan. 1999 SsangYong Musso has automatic transmission and 1997 Dodge Caravan has manual transmission. 1997 Dodge Caravan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 SsangYong Musso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Caravan | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Caravan | Musso |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2640 mm |
