2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1995 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 SsangYong Musso (94 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 615 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 SsangYong Musso (192 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 1995 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | Panda | Musso |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
