2008 Honda Accord vs. 2006 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Musso.
Because 2006 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2006 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Accord | Musso |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 17.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 73 L |
