2005 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Pathfinder and 2005 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (217 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 225 kg more than 2005 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 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (307 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
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2005 Nissan Pathfinder | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
Model | Pathfinder | Musso |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 307 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2131 kg | 1906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 73 L |