2008 Acura RL vs. 2004 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 Acura RL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2004 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, 2008 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (305 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RL | 2004 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Acura | SsangYong |
| Model | RL | Musso |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 80 L |
