1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 2002 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2002 Smart ForFour is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 373 kg more than 2002 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Lotus Esprit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Smart ForFour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lotus Esprit | 2002 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Lotus | Smart |
Model | Esprit | ForFour |
Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1339 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |