2008 SsangYong Musso vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2008 SsangYong Musso and 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 425 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
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 Musso (306 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (174 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 SsangYong Musso | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | SsangYong | Suzuki |
| Model | Musso | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 126 HP |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
