1989 Lotus Elan II vs. 1962 Triumph Spitfire
Dimensions Comparison

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1989 Lotus Elan II (M100)Change Car
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1962 Triumph SpitfireChange Car
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Here’s how the 1989 Lotus Elan II and the 1962 Triumph Spitfire compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1989 Lotus Elan II measures 3900 mm (153.54 in), making it 166 mm (6.54 in) (4.3 %) longer than the 1962 Triumph Spitfire at 3734 mm (147.01 in). Looking at width, the 1989 Lotus Elan II spans 1735 mm (68.31 in), which is 285 mm (11.22 in) (16.4 %) broader than the 1962 Triumph Spitfire at 1450 mm (57.09 in). As for height, the 1989 Lotus Elan II stands at 1240 mm (48.82 in), giving it an extra 33 mm (1.30 in) (2.7 %) compared to the 1962 Triumph Spitfire at 1207 mm (47.52 in).

Overall, the 1989 Lotus Elan II is longer, wider and taller than the 1962 Triumph Spitfire.

Length
3900 mm153.5 in
3734 mm147.0 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1450 mm57.1 in
Height
1240 mm48.8 in
1207 mm47.5 in

1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
3900 mm153.5 in 🟒 +166 mm+6.5 in (+4.4%)
1962 Triumph Spitfire Preview
3734 mm147.0 in πŸ”΄ -166 mm-6.5 in (-4.3%)
1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
1735 mm68.3 in 🟒 +285 mm+11.2 in (+19.7%)
1962 Triumph Spitfire Front View
1450 mm57.1 in πŸ”΄ -285 mm-11.2 in (-16.4%)
1989 Lotus Elan II Preview
1240 mm48.8 in 🟒 +33 mm+1.3 in (+2.7%)
1962 Triumph Spitfire Front View
1207 mm47.5 in πŸ”΄ -33 mm-1.3 in (-2.7%)
1989 Lotus Elan II
1962 Triumph Spitfire

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

General Info

Body Style:

Cabriolet
Cabriolet

Model Year:

1989
1962

Production:

1989-1996 Discontinued Model
1962-1980 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3803-3900 mm149.7-153.5 in
🟒 +69 mm+2.7 in (+1.8%) - 🟒 +215 mm+8.5 in (+5.8%)
3685-3734 mm145.1-147.0 in
πŸ”΄ -215 mm-8.5 in (-5.5%) - πŸ”΄ -69 mm-2.7 in (-1.8%)

Width:

1735 mm68.3 in
🟒 +284 mm+11.2 in (+19.6%) - 🟒 +287 mm+11.3 in (+19.8%)
1450 mm57.1 in
πŸ”΄ -287 mm-11.3 in (-16.5%) - πŸ”΄ -284 mm-11.2 in (-16.4%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1230-1240 mm48.4-48.8 in
🟒 +23 mm+0.9 in (+1.9%) - 🟒 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.9%)
1207 mm47.5 in
πŸ”΄ -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.8%) - πŸ”΄ -23 mm-0.9 in (-1.9%)

Ground Clearance:

-
125 mm4.9 in

Trunk Capacity:

185 liter6.5 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -5 liter-0.2 cu ft (-2.6%)
190 liter6.7 cu ft
🟒 +5 liter+0.2 cu ft (+2.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

-
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

995-1020 kg2194-2249 lbs
🟒 +247 kg+545 lbs (+33.0%) - 🟒 +310 kg+683 lbs (+43.7%)
710-748 kg1565-1649 lbs
πŸ”΄ -310 kg-683 lbs (-30.4%) - πŸ”΄ -247 kg-545 lbs (-24.8%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1270 kg2800 lbs
🟒 +345 kg+761 lbs (+37.3%) - 🟒 +370 kg+816 lbs (+41.1%)
900-925 kg1984-2039 lbs
πŸ”΄ -370 kg-816 lbs (-29.1%) - πŸ”΄ -345 kg-761 lbs (-27.2%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

  • 15 inches
  • 16 inches
n/a

Tire Size:

  • 205/45 R16 (W:205 | H:45 | D:16)
  • 205/50 R15 (W:205 | H:50 | D:15)
n/a

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