2006 SsangYong Musso vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2006 SsangYong Musso and 2006 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 510 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
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 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2006 SsangYong Musso | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
Model | Musso | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2874 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 79 L |