2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2003 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 158 kg more than 2003 SsangYong Musso.
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, 2003 SsangYong Musso (317 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2003 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sorento | Musso |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2088 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
