2000 Lada Samara II vs. 2000 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2000 Lada Samara II 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 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 150 more horse power than 2000 Lada Samara II. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Samara II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 958 kg more than 2000 Lada Samara II. 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 2000 Lada Samara II. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Samara II. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Samara II.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lada Samara II | 2000 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Lada | SsangYong |
Model | Samara II | Musso |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |