2000 GMC Yukon vs. 2000 SsangYong Musso

To start off, both 2000 GMC Yukon and 2000 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,819 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Musso. (217 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Yukon weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 SsangYong Musso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2000 GMC Yukon (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Musso. (316 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Musso. 2000 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2000 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 2000 SsangYong Musso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 GMC Yukon 2000 SsangYong Musso
Make GMC SsangYong
Model Yukon Musso
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4819 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 260 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 316 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2260 kg 1930 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2640 mm


 

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