2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus Emme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus Emme would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (209 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 2030 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Lotus Emme. 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) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Emme. (354 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Emme.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Discovery | Emme |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 354 Nm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |