2004 Ginetta G34 vs. 2004 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 2004 Ginetta G34 and 2004 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2004 Ginetta G34. (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Ginetta G34. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 570 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 Lotus Esprit (400 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ginetta G34. (280 Nm). This means 2004 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ginetta G34.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ginetta G34 | 2004 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Ginetta | Lotus |
| Model | G34 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1160 mm |
