2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 122 kg more than 2006 Fiat Panda.
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, 2008 SsangYong Musso (305 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | Panda | Musso |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 seconds | 18.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 80 L |
