2009 SsangYong Musso vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2009 SsangYong Musso and 2009 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,198 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Korando (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Musso. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 136 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
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 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Musso. 2009 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 SsangYong Musso | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | SsangYong | SsangYong |
Model | Musso | Korando |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2874 cc | 3198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2001 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |