1999 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1991 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 225 kg more than 1991 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1999 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1991 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1991 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Land Rover Freelander | 1991 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Freelander | Esprit |
Year Released | 1999 | 1991 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |