2000 Peugeot 206 vs. 2000 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2000 Peugeot 206 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 109 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 790 kg more than 2000 Peugeot 206. 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 Peugeot 206. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 206. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Peugeot 206 | 2000 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Peugeot | SsangYong |
| Model | 206 | Musso |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1578 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |
