2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2004 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2004 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2004 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Hyundai | SsangYong |
| Model | Santa Fe | Musso |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 73 L |
