2009 Saturn Aura vs. 2009 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2009 Saturn Aura and 2009 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Aura (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Musso. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Aura should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 657 kg more than 2009 Saturn Aura.
Because 2009 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Saturn Aura. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Aura. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Aura. 2009 Saturn Aura has automatic transmission and 2009 SsangYong Musso has manual transmission. 2009 SsangYong Musso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Saturn Aura will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Saturn Aura | 2009 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Saturn | SsangYong |
Model | Aura | Musso |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 2001 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |