2005 Smart Roadster vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 1,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Exige weights approximately 1103 kg more than 2005 Smart Roadster. 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, 2010 Lotus Exige (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster. 2010 Lotus Exige has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2005 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Exige will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Smart Roadster | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Smart | Lotus |
| Model | Roadster | Exige |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 888 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 90 L |
