2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1995 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1995 SsangYong Musso. (94 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1995 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 200 kg more than 1995 SsangYong Musso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 SsangYong Musso. (192 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 SsangYong Musso. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 1995 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 1995 SsangYong Musso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Pilot | 1995 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Pilot | Musso |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |