2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 MCC Smart
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 MCC Smart would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2005 MCC Smart. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 MCC Smart.
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, 2007 Lotus Exige (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 MCC Smart. (96 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2005 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Lotus | MCC |
| Model | Exige | Smart |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
