2000 GMC Safari vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1984 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 888 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 GMC Safari (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit. 2000 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1984 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1984 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Safari | 1984 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | GMC | Lotus |
| Model | Safari | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 31 L |
