2005 SsangYong Musso vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2005 SsangYong Musso and 2005 Kia Carnival were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (137 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 751 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Because 2005 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carnival. 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 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Musso | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | SsangYong | Kia |
| Model | Musso | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.9 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 75 L |
