2008 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac Escalade and 2008 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 270 kg more than 2008 Cadillac Escalade.
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 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (306 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso. 2008 Cadillac Escalade 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. 2008 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Cadillac Escalade | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
Model | Escalade | Musso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6199 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 565 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |