2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1991 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 10 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 63 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 380 kg more than 1991 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2001 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, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Freelander | 1991 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
| Model | Freelander | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1991 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 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 |
