2004 BMW 520 vs. 2004 Ginetta G34
To start off, both 2004 BMW 520 and 2004 Ginetta G34 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ginetta G34 (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ginetta G34 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 520 weights approximately 860 kg more than 2004 Ginetta G34.
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, 2004 Ginetta G34 (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ginetta G34 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 520 | 2004 Ginetta G34 | |
| Make | BMW | Ginetta |
| Model | 520 | G34 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1050 mm |
