2004 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2004 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Impala and 2004 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Impala (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2004 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 285 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2004 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Impala (305 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (210 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Musso.
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2004 Chevrolet Impala | 2004 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Impala | Musso |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 210 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 73 L |