2005 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2005 Nissan X-Trail 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 106 kg more than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. 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 X-Trail (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan X-Trail | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | X-Trail | Musso |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1866 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 73 L |
