2008 Lancia Musa vs. 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, 2008 Lancia Musa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt would be higher. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt (171 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Lancia Musa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2008 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lancia Musa weights approximately 197 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lancia Musa. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lancia Musa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lancia Musa | 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Make | Lancia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Musa | Cobalt |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 49 L |
