2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso

To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 114 kg more than 2008 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 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso. 2003 Kia Sorento 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. 2003 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Kia Sorento 2008 SsangYong Musso
Make Kia SsangYong
Model Sorento Musso
Year Released 2003 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3489 cc 2874 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 192 HP 0 HP
Torque 310 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.8 mm 92.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 22.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1876 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 70 L


 

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