2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 434 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Corvette | Musso |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |