2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1987 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1071 kg more than 1987 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lotus Esprit. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1987 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1987 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 1987 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Discovery | Esprit |
Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 67 L |