2005 BMW 530 vs. 1996 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1996 SsangYong Musso. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1996 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
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, 1996 SsangYong Musso (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1996 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | BMW | SsangYong |
| Model | 530 | Musso |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
