2002 Samsung SM3 vs. 2002 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2002 Samsung SM3 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 122 more horse power than 2002 Samsung SM3. (95 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2002 Samsung SM3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 770 kg more than 2002 Samsung SM3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Samsung SM3. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Samsung SM3. (135 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Samsung SM3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Samsung SM3 | 2002 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Samsung | SsangYong |
| Model | SM3 | Musso |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2640 mm |
