2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Musso is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Musso (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 575 kg more than 2003 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Mobilio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 SsangYong Musso (210 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Mobilio | Musso |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
