1998 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2009 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Musso is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Musso. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 106 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Astro.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Astro | 2009 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Astro | Musso |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 2001 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |