2005 SsangYong Musso vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2005 SsangYong Musso and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso.

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 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (245 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.

Compare all specifications:

2005 SsangYong Musso 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make SsangYong Toyota
Model Musso Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2874 cc 3956 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 376 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 22.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 180 L


 

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