2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 24 kg more than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Freelander | Esprit |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 349 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
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 | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |