2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 737 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (354 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
| Model | Discovery | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 286 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 73 L |
