2003 Jeep Liberty vs. 2004 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Musso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2004 SsangYong Musso.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Jeep Liberty (320 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (210 Nm). This means 2003 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Musso. 2004 SsangYong Musso has automatic transmission and 2003 Jeep Liberty has manual transmission. 2003 Jeep Liberty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 SsangYong Musso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Jeep Liberty | 2004 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Jeep | SsangYong |
Model | Liberty | Musso |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 210 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |