1999 Rover 200 vs. 2000 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Musso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rover 200 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1999 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1999 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 900 kg more than 1999 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Rover 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 SsangYong Musso (316 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rover 200 | 2000 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | 200 | Musso |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
