2005 SsangYong Musso vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Musso 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 12 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 182 kg more than 2009 Toyota Yaris. 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 2009 Toyota Yaris. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 SsangYong Musso | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Musso | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 42 L |
