1999 Fiat Duna vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Duna 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 960 kg more than 1999 Fiat Duna. 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 Fiat Duna. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Duna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Duna | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | Duna | Musso |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |
