2006 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2003 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2006 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 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 128 more horse power than 2003 SsangYong Musso. (217 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2003 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 166 kg more than 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 SsangYong Musso. (317 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac Escalade | 2003 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | Escalade | Musso |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
