2004 BMW Z4 vs. 2004 Ginetta G34
To start off, both 2004 BMW Z4 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW Z4 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Ginetta G34. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ginetta G34. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW Z4 weights approximately 585 kg more than 2004 Ginetta G34. 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, 2004 BMW Z4 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ginetta G34. (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2004 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ginetta G34.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW Z4 | 2004 Ginetta G34 | |
| Make | BMW | Ginetta |
| Model | Z4 | G34 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1050 mm |
