1999 SsangYong Musso vs. 1989 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Musso is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volkswagen Golf (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (138 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1989 Volkswagen Golf.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Volkswagen Golf (252 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 SsangYong Musso | 1989 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | SsangYong | Volkswagen |
| Model | Musso | Golf |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2480 mm |
