2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 828 kg more than 2007 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 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
Model | Discovery | Musso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 425 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |