2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lotus Exige weights approximately 35 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Lotus | Smart |
Model | Exige | Fortwo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 33 L |