2000 MCC ForTwo vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 MCC ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 MCC ForTwo would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lotus Exige weights approximately 212 kg more than 2000 MCC 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 MCC ForTwo | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | MCC | Lotus |
| Model | ForTwo | Exige |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2299 mm |
