1999 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 1999 Lotus GT 1 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 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 840 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
Because 1999 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lotus GT 1. 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 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lotus GT 1 | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Lotus | SsangYong |
Model | GT 1 | Musso |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3504 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 573 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |