2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso 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 Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso 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 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, 2008 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (237 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso 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 Musso | |
| Make | Lotus | SsangYong |
| Model | Exige | Musso |
| 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 | 240 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 73 L |
