2005 SsangYong Musso vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Musso is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. 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 39 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Carina. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 911 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Carina. 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, 2005 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Musso | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Musso | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 61 L |
