2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (217 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 645 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
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 TrailBlazer (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
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2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
Model | TrailBlazer | Musso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4161 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 73 L |