2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1993 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 229 kg more than 1993 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1993 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Freelander | 1993 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Freelander | Esprit |
Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2172 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 | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |