2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2007 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1098 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
Because 2007 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
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2008 Chevrolet Spark | 2007 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Spark | Musso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 2873 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |