2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2001 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
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, 2001 SsangYong Musso (318 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Freelander | 2001 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | Freelander | Musso |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 149 HP |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
