2009 SsangYong Musso vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Musso is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Musso. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 941 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Because 2009 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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2009 SsangYong Musso | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
Model | Musso | Carina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2001 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |