2011 Jeep Patriot vs. 2011 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2011 Jeep Patriot and 2011 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2011 SsangYong Musso. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2011 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 550 kg more than 2011 Jeep Patriot.
Because 2011 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Jeep Patriot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Patriot. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Jeep Patriot | 2011 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Jeep | SsangYong |
| Model | Patriot | Musso |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | 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 | 172 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1758 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1697 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
