2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Musso is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
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, 2007 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 2007 SsangYong Musso has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Musso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2007 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | Panda | Musso |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
