2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Smart Roadster. (101 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart Roadster.
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 (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Lotus | Smart |
Model | Exige | Roadster |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
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 | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |