2009 SsangYong Musso vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Musso is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Musso (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 941 kg more than 1982 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
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2009 SsangYong Musso | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
Model | Musso | Carina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2874 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2001 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |