2006 Lotus Elise vs. 2007 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2007 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lotus Elise weights approximately 166 kg more than 2007 Smart 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, 2006 Lotus Elise (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart ForTwo. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart ForTwo. 2007 Smart ForTwo has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Elise | 2007 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Lotus | Smart |
Model | Elise | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 67 mm |
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 | 896 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 33 L |