2008 Seat Altea vs. 2002 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 465 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
Because 2002 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Musso. (316 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Musso. 2008 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2002 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 2002 SsangYong Musso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Seat Altea | 2002 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Seat | SsangYong |
Model | Altea | Musso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |