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