2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2001 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2001 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2001 SsangYong Musso.
Because 2001 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 SsangYong Musso (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 2001 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | CR-V | Musso |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
