2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,495 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 1250 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Discovery | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 218 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
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 | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 40 L |