1996 Lotus Elise vs. 1989 Lotus Elan II Dimensions Comparison
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Here’s how the 1996 Lotus Elise and the 1989 Lotus Elan II compare in size:
In terms of length, the 1989 Lotus Elan II comes in at 3900 mm (153.54 in), giving it a 166 mm (6.54 in) (4.3 %) advantage over the 1996 Lotus Elise at 3734 mm (147.01 in). Looking at width, the 1989 Lotus Elan II stretches to 1735 mm (68.31 in), making it 34 mm (1.34 in) (2.0 %) wider than the 1996 Lotus Elise at 1701 mm (66.97 in). As for height, the 1989 Lotus Elan II reaches 1240 mm (48.82 in), which is 38 mm (1.50 in) (3.1 %) taller than the 1996 Lotus Elise at 1202 mm (47.32 in).
Overall, the 1989 Lotus Elan II is longer, wider and taller than the 1996 Lotus Elise.
Length
3734 mm147.0 in
3900 mm153.5 in
Width
1701 mm67.0 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1202 mm47.3 in
1240 mm48.8 in
3734 mm147.0 in🔴 -166 mm-6.5 in (-4.3%)
3900 mm153.5 in🟢 +166 mm+6.5 in (+4.4%)
1701 mm67.0 in🔴 -34 mm-1.3 in (-2.0%)
1735 mm68.3 in🟢 +34 mm+1.3 in (+2.0%)
1202 mm47.3 in🔴 -38 mm-1.5 in (-3.1%)
1240 mm48.8 in🟢 +38 mm+1.5 in (+3.2%)
1996 Lotus Elise
1989 Lotus Elan II
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Roadster
Cabriolet
Model Year:
1996
1989
Production:
1995-2000 Discontinued Model
1989-1996 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
3726-3734 mm146.7-147.0 in 🔴 -174 mm-6.9 in (-4.5%) - 🔴 -69 mm-2.7 in (-1.8%)
3803-3900 mm149.7-153.5 in 🟢 +69 mm+2.7 in (+1.8%) - 🟢 +174 mm+6.9 in (+4.7%)
Width:
1701 mm67.0 in 🔴 -34 mm-1.3 in (-2.0%) - 🔴 -33 mm-1.3 in (-1.9%)
1735 mm68.3 in 🟢 +33 mm+1.3 in (+1.9%) - 🟢 +34 mm+1.3 in (+2.0%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
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-
Height:
1202 mm47.3 in 🔴 -38 mm-1.5 in (-3.1%) - 🔴 -28 mm-1.1 in (-2.3%)
1230-1240 mm48.4-48.8 in 🟢 +28 mm+1.1 in (+2.3%) - 🟢 +38 mm+1.5 in (+3.2%)
