2008 Nissan Primera vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2008 Nissan Primera 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 388 kg more than 2008 Nissan Primera.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Primera. 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 Nissan Primera (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso. 2008 SsangYong Musso has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Primera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Musso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Nissan Primera | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
Model | Primera | Musso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |