2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,507 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 490 kg more than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 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, 2004 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
| Model | Defender | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3507 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1380 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |
