2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2004 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 GMC Sierra is newer by 1 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 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (220 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2004 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 439 kg more than 2004 SsangYong Musso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 GMC Sierra (516 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2004 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | GMC | SsangYong |
| Model | Sierra | Musso |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5964 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2345 kg | 1906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2640 mm |
