1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1999 Lotus M250
To start off, both 1999 Land Rover Discovery and 1999 Lotus M250 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lotus M250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus M250 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus M250 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 1250 kg more than 1999 Lotus M250.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lotus M250. 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, 1999 Lotus M250 (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus M250 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 | 1999 Lotus M250 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
| Model | Discovery | M250 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1180 mm |
