2005 Fiat Ulysse 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 Fiat Ulysse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Ulysse would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 123 kg more than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. 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, 2008 SsangYong Musso (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Ulysse. 2008 SsangYong Musso has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Ulysse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Musso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Fiat Ulysse | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
Model | Ulysse | Musso |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 73 L |