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2010 Kia Optima III vs. 1989 Lotus Elan II

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      Here’s how the 2010 Kia Optima III and the 1989 Lotus Elan II compare in size:

      In terms of length, the 2010 Kia Optima III measures 4845 mm (190.75 in), making it 945 mm (37.20 in) (19.5 %) longer than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 3900 mm (153.54 in). Looking at width, the 2010 Kia Optima III spans 1830 mm (72.05 in), which is 95 mm (3.74 in) (5.2 %) broader than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2010 Kia Optima III stands at 1455 mm (57.28 in), giving it an extra 215 mm (8.46 in) (14.8 %) compared to the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1240 mm (48.82 in).

      Overall, the 2010 Kia Optima III is longer, wider and taller than the 1989 Lotus Elan II.

      Length
      4845 mm190.7 in
      3900 mm153.5 in
      Width
      1830 mm72.0 in
      1735 mm68.3 in
      Height
      1455 mm57.3 in
      1240 mm48.8 in

      2010 Kia Optima III Side View Left
      4845 mm190.7 in 🟒 +945 mm+37.2 in (+24.2%)
      1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
      3900 mm153.5 in πŸ”΄ -945 mm-37.2 in (-19.5%)
      2010 Kia Optima III Front View
      1830 mm72.0 in 🟒 +95 mm+3.7 in (+5.5%)
      1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
      1735 mm68.3 in πŸ”΄ -95 mm-3.7 in (-5.2%)
      2010 Kia Optima III Rear View
      1455 mm57.3 in 🟒 +215 mm+8.5 in (+17.3%)
      1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
      1240 mm48.8 in πŸ”΄ -215 mm-8.5 in (-14.8%)
      2010 Kia Optima III
      1989 Lotus Elan II

      Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

      General Info

      Body Style:

      Sedan
      Cabriolet

      Model Year:

      2010
      1989

      Production:

      n/a
      1989-1996 Discontinued Model

      Dimensions

      Length:

      4845 mm190.7 in
      🟒 +945 mm+37.2 in (+24.2%) - 🟒 +1042 mm+41.0 in (+27.4%)
      3803-3900 mm149.7-153.5 in
      πŸ”΄ -1042 mm-41.0 in (-21.5%) - πŸ”΄ -945 mm-37.2 in (-19.5%)

      Width:

      1830 mm72.0 in
      🟒 +95 mm+3.7 in (+5.5%) - 🟒 +96 mm+3.8 in (+5.5%)
      1735 mm68.3 in
      πŸ”΄ -96 mm-3.8 in (-5.2%) - πŸ”΄ -95 mm-3.7 in (-5.2%)

      Width (Folded Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Width (Opened Mirrors):

      -
      -

      Height:

      1455 mm57.3 in
      🟒 +215 mm+8.5 in (+17.3%) - 🟒 +225 mm+8.9 in (+18.3%)
      1230-1240 mm48.4-48.8 in
      πŸ”΄ -225 mm-8.9 in (-15.5%) - πŸ”΄ -215 mm-8.5 in (-14.8%)

      Ground Clearance:

      -
      -

      Trunk Capacity:

      436 liter15.4 cu ft
      🟒 +251 liter+8.9 cu ft (+135.7%)
      185 liter6.5 cu ft
      πŸ”΄ -251 liter-8.9 cu ft (-57.6%)

      Trunk Capacity (Max):

      -
      -

      Weight Specifications

      Curb Weight:

      1404-1476 kg3095-3254 lbs
      🟒 +384 kg+847 lbs (+37.6%) - 🟒 +481 kg+1060 lbs (+48.3%)
      995-1020 kg2194-2249 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -481 kg-1060 lbs (-32.6%) - πŸ”΄ -384 kg-847 lbs (-27.4%)

      Maximal permitted Weight:

      1980-2030 kg4365-4475 lbs
      🟒 +710 kg+1565 lbs (+55.9%) - 🟒 +760 kg+1676 lbs (+59.8%)
      1270 kg2800 lbs
      πŸ”΄ -760 kg-1676 lbs (-37.4%) - πŸ”΄ -710 kg-1565 lbs (-35.9%)

      Roof Load:

      -
      -

      Tire Specifications

      Rims Size:

      16-inch rims:
      • 6J x 16
      • 6.5J x 16
      17-inch rims:
      • 6.5J x 17
      18-inch rims:
      • 7.5J x 18
      • 15 inches
      • 16 inches

      Tire Size:

      • 205/65 R16 (W:205 | H:65 | D:16)
      • 215/55 R17 (W:215 | H:55 | D:17)
      • 225/45 R18 (W:225 | H:45 | D:18)
      • 205/45 R16 (W:205 | H:45 | D:16)
      • 205/50 R15 (W:205 | H:50 | D:15)

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