2002 Opel Vectra vs. 2002 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2002 Opel Vectra and 2002 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Opel Vectra. (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Vectra.
Because 2002 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 SsangYong Musso (316 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Vectra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Opel Vectra | 2002 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Opel | SsangYong |
| Model | Vectra | Musso |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
