2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1983 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (227 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1983 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 LR2 (234 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lotus Esprit. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lotus Esprit. 2009 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1983 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1983 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1983 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
| Model | LR2 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
