2001 Kia Potentia vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2001 Kia Potentia is newer by 2 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, 2001 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 425 kg more than 2001 Kia Potentia.
Because 1999 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Kia Potentia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Potentia | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Potentia | Musso |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
