1997 Seat Arosa vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1011 kg more than 1997 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Seat Arosa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 SsangYong Musso (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Seat Arosa | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Seat | SsangYong |
| Model | Arosa | Musso |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 73 L |
