2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2005 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Because 2005 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (245 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
Model | 156 | Musso |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 16.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |