2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus Elise 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 1470 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Lotus Elise. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus Elise 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 | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Discovery | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 89.4 mm |
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 | 2175 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 40 L |