2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 615 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso. 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Silverado | Musso |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 458 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 70 L |
