1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2006 Smart Roadster is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 303 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster. 2006 Smart Roadster has automatic transmission and 1988 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1988 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Smart Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Lotus Esprit | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Lotus | Smart |
Model | Esprit | Roadster |
Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 35 L |