1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Lotus GT 1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
| Model | Discovery | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2320 mm |
