2000 SsangYong Korando vs. 2010 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Musso is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Korando (142 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Musso. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 136 kg more than 2000 SsangYong Korando.
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, 2010 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 SsangYong Korando | 2010 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | SsangYong | SsangYong |
| Model | Korando | Musso |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2860 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
