1999 Nissan President vs. 1995 SsangYong Musso

To start off, 1999 Nissan President is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1995 SsangYong Musso. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1995 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan President weights approximately 135 kg more than 1995 SsangYong Musso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 SsangYong Musso. (192 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 SsangYong Musso. 1999 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1995 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 1995 SsangYong Musso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Nissan President 1995 SsangYong Musso
Make Nissan SsangYong
Model President Musso
Year Released 1999 1995
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4494 cc 2874 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 267 HP 94 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 394 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 1755 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1740 mm


 

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