2008 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Town & Country 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 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country (176 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. 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 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (210 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
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2008 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Chrysler | SsangYong |
Model | Town & Country | Musso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 73 L |