2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2009 Lotus Elise and 2009 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Lotus | Smart |
Model | Elise | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 10.9 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 | 3790 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 33 L |