1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP) has 234 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Land Rover 88 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | 88 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 301 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2440 mm |