1999 GAZ 3111 vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 1999 GAZ 3111 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 3,380 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GAZ 3111 (168 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 390 kg more than 1999 GAZ 3111.
Because 1999 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 GAZ 3111. 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 GAZ 3111 (270 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1999 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GAZ 3111 | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | GAZ | SsangYong |
| Model | 3111 | Musso |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3380 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
