2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2001 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (345 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Musso. (149 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 866 kg more than 2001 SsangYong Musso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Cadillac Escalade (515 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 SsangYong Musso. (318 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2001 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | Escalade | Musso |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2691 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 73 L |
