2007 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2007 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Spark and 2007 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1071 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Spark | 2007 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Spark | Musso |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 793 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 20.6 seconds | 16.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 73 L |
