1999 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1999 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 720 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. 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 (316 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (191 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
| Model | 145 | Musso |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
