2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2008 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Korando is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 990 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2008 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2008 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Lotus | SsangYong |
| Model | Exige | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
