1985 Lotus Esprit vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1985 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lotus Esprit | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Lotus | Smart |
Model | Esprit | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 33 L |