2008 SsangYong Korando vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2008 SsangYong Korando 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. Both 2008 SsangYong Korando and 2008 SsangYong Musso are equipped with a 2,874 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 36 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Korando.
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 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
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2008 SsangYong Korando | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | SsangYong | SsangYong |
Model | Korando | Musso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2874 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 256 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 143 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.9 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |