2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2004 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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 (220 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 802 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 Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 SsangYong Musso. (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 SsangYong Musso. 2004 SsangYong Musso has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 SsangYong Musso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2004 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Land Rover | SsangYong |
Model | Freelander | Musso |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.2 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |