2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 543 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
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 Tahoe (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | Tahoe | Musso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 427 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2419 kg | 1876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |