1957 Lotus Seven vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 215 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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, 1957 Lotus Seven (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Lotus | Smart |
| Model | Seven | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 33 L |
