2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 375 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (306 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Musso. 2009 Porsche Cayman has automatic transmission and 2008 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 2008 SsangYong Musso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Porsche Cayman | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Porsche | SsangYong |
Model | Cayman | Musso |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3385 cc | 2874 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.3 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 267 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 18.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |