2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 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 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 284 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Lumina (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Lumina | Musso |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3565 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
