1999 SsangYong Musso vs. 1999 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 1999 SsangYong Musso and 1999 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 960 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. 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 SsangYong Musso (316 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 SsangYong Musso | 1999 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | SsangYong | Volkswagen |
| Model | Musso | Lupo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 67.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 34 L |
