2003 Kia Retona 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 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Retona would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2003 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 Kia Retona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 SsangYong Musso (316 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Retona | 2004 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Retona | Musso |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |
