2004 Smart ForFour vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 906 kg more than 2004 Smart ForFour.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForFour.
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2004 Smart ForFour | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Smart | SsangYong |
Model | ForFour | Musso |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1332 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |