2005 SsangYong Musso vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Musso is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Because 2005 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Toyota Century (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (245 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Musso | 1970 Toyota Century | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Musso | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
