2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (349 HP) has 229 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1611 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (351 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Defender | Esprit |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 349 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 351 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 276 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2310 mm |