2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 820 kg more than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Discovery | Esprit |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3506 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 349 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 73 L |