2001 Lotus Exige vs. 2002 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2002 Smart Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2002 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Smart Roadster weights approximately 105 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Exige | 2002 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Lotus | Smart |
Model | Exige | Roadster |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |