2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2000 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 2,654 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Musso. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 350 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage.
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, 2000 SsangYong Musso (307 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2000 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sportage | Musso |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2654 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 73 L |
