2000 Seat Leon vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2000 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 589 kg more than 2000 Seat Leon.
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 Seat Leon (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Seat Leon | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Seat | SsangYong |
| Model | Leon | Musso |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1301 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 73 L |
