2001 Opel Astra vs. 2001 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2001 Opel Astra and 2001 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Opel Astra. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Astra.
Because 2001 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 SsangYong Musso (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Opel Astra | 2001 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Astra | Musso |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |
