2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1604 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Lotus Eclat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Eclat. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Discovery | Eclat |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 67 L |