2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Defender | Esprit |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2174 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 510 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2420 mm |