2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1516 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit. 2007 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1988 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1988 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Discovery | Esprit |
Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 2704 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 31 L |