2004 Lotus Esprit vs. 2004 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, both 2004 Lotus Esprit and 2004 Suzuki Ignis were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (241 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Ignis. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 365 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Ignis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Suzuki Ignis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Ignis will offer significantly more control. 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 (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Ignis. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lotus Esprit | 2004 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Lotus | Suzuki |
| Model | Esprit | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2370 mm |
