2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Captiva 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 801 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva.

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 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Captiva.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Captiva 2008 SsangYong Musso
Make Chevrolet SsangYong
Model Captiva Musso
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2405 cc 2874 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 0 HP
Torque 220 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.5 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 92.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 22.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 189 km/hour 156 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1075 kg 1876 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.6 L/100km 13.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 70 L


 

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