2005 SsangYong Musso vs. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, both 2005 SsangYong Musso and 2005 Chevrolet Blazer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Because 2005 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. 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 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (210 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Musso | 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | SsangYong | Chevrolet |
| Model | Musso | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
