2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR3.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (380 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR3. 2009 Land Rover LR3 has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR3 | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | LR3 | Esprit |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |