2001 Proton Perdana vs. 2001 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2001 Proton Perdana 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2001 Proton Perdana. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton Perdana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 661 kg more than 2001 Proton Perdana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Proton Perdana. 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 (308 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2001 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton Perdana. 2001 SsangYong Musso has automatic transmission and 2001 Proton Perdana has manual transmission. 2001 Proton Perdana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 SsangYong Musso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Proton Perdana | 2001 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Proton | SsangYong |
Model | Perdana | Musso |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |