2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 494 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Musso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Silverado | Musso |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 73 L |
