1990 Lotus Esprit vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 210 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1990 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lotus Esprit | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Lotus | Smart |
Model | Esprit | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1990 | 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 | 172 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1820 mm |