2001 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 592 kg more than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Laguna. (168 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Renault Laguna | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Renault | SsangYong |
Model | Laguna | Musso |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 168 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |