2007 Nissan Patrol vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol 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 2,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2005 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 Patrol (323 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (245 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Patrol | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | Patrol | Musso |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2951 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 16.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
