2000 Lotus Exige vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 34 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
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, 2000 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Exige | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Lotus | Smart |
Model | Exige | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 33 L |