2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Musso (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 778 kg more than 2004 SsangYong Musso.
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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (316 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2004 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
| Model | Defender | Musso |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
