2002 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1997 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1997 Lotus Elise. (117 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1997 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1735 kg more than 1997 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lotus Elise. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1997 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1997 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Range Rover | 1997 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Range Rover | Elise |
Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |