2000 Lotus Exige vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2000 Lotus Exige and 2000 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (138 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Korando.
Because 2000 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando 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, 2000 SsangYong Korando (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Exige | 2000 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Lotus | SsangYong |
| Model | Exige | Korando |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |
