2005 SsangYong Musso vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 SsangYong Musso and 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 Korando (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 15 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
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 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Musso | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | SsangYong | SsangYong |
| Model | Musso | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 70 L |
