2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Musso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (180 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 51 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2005 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. 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, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (285 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Chrysler | SsangYong |
| Model | Town & Country | Musso |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 73 L |
