2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 832 kg more than 2007 SsangYong Musso. 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2007 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
Model | Defender | Musso |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2873 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |