2005 SsangYong Musso vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra is newer by 7 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, 2012 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 548 kg more than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2005 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Sentra. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
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2005 SsangYong Musso | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | SsangYong | Nissan |
Model | Musso | Sentra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2874 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 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 | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4567 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1511 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 55 L |