2007 Kia Sorento vs. 2003 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2007 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 121 kg more than 2003 SsangYong Musso.
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, 2003 SsangYong Musso (319 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sorento | 2003 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sorento | Musso |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 73 L |
