2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
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 Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 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 1270 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Exige. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
| Model | Discovery | Exige |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1796 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 243 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| 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 | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 40 L |
