2002 Pontiac Montana vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 156 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Montana.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Pontiac Montana. 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, 2002 Pontiac Montana (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso. 2002 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2008 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 2008 SsangYong Musso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Pontiac Montana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Pontiac Montana | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
Model | Montana | Musso |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3390 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |