2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2001 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (301 HP) has 84 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Musso. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 531 kg more than 2001 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 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Musso. (316 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 2001 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | LR3 | Musso |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |
