1970 Lotus 72 vs. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112

To start off, 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus 72. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus 72 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus 72 (429 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus 72 should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart Ultimate 112.

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. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 has automatic transmission and 1970 Lotus 72 has manual transmission. 1970 Lotus 72 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Smart Ultimate 112 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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