2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 742 kg more than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Esprit. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Discovery | Esprit |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3504 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 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 | 2082 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |