2004 Fiat Palio vs. 2010 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Musso is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Musso (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1096 kg more than 2004 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Palio. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Palio | 2010 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | Palio | Musso |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |
