2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1999 SsangYong Musso. (138 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1999 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Because 1999 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 SsangYong Musso (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Lotus | SsangYong |
| Model | Exige | Musso |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 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 Weight | 875 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 73 L |
