2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise 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 1162 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Elise. 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 (340 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Discovery | Elise |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3947 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 187 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |