2004 SsangYong Musso vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Musso is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2004 SsangYong Musso.
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, 2004 SsangYong Musso (305 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 SsangYong Musso | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Musso | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
