2004 Lotus Esprit vs. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (241 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 42 kg more than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
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 Pontiac Trans Am (454 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (294 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lotus Esprit | 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
Model | Esprit | Trans Am |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 454 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1347 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |