2004 SsangYong Musso vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Musso (220 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 476 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Musso.
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2004 SsangYong Musso | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | SsangYong | Seat |
Model | Musso | Altea |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1906 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 55 L |