2007 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,954 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 374 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2008 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 2008 SsangYong Musso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Nissan Pathfinder | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
Model | Pathfinder | Musso |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 403 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |