1989 Lotus Elan II vs. 2024 Tesla Model 3 Dimensions Comparison
Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.
Here’s how the 1989 Lotus Elan II and the 2024 Tesla Model 3 compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2024 Tesla Model 3 comes in at 4720 mm (185.83 in), giving it a 820 mm (32.28 in) (17.4 %) advantage over the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 3900 mm (153.54 in). Looking at width, the 2024 Tesla Model 3 stretches to 1850 mm (72.83 in), making it 115 mm (4.53 in) (6.2 %) wider than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1735 mm (68.31 in). As for height, the 2024 Tesla Model 3 reaches 1441 mm (56.73 in), which is 201 mm (7.91 in) (13.9 %) taller than the 1989 Lotus Elan II at 1240 mm (48.82 in).
Overall, the 2024 Tesla Model 3 is longer, wider and taller than the 1989 Lotus Elan II.
Length
3900 mm153.5 in
4720 mm185.8 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1850 mm72.8 in
Height
1240 mm48.8 in
1441 mm56.7 in
3900 mm153.5 in🔴 -820 mm-32.3 in (-17.4%)
4720 mm185.8 in🟢 +820 mm+32.3 in (+21.0%)
1735 mm68.3 in🔴 -115 mm-4.5 in (-6.2%)
1850 mm72.8 in🟢 +115 mm+4.5 in (+6.6%)
1240 mm48.8 in🔴 -201 mm-7.9 in (-13.9%)
1441 mm56.7 in🟢 +201 mm+7.9 in (+16.2%)
1989 Lotus Elan II
2024 Tesla Model 3
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Cabriolet
Sedan, Coupe
Model Year:
1989
2024
Production:
1989-1996 Discontinued Model
2023-present Current Model
Dimensions
Length:
3803-3900 mm149.7-153.5 in 🔴 -917 mm-36.1 in (-19.4%) - 🔴 -820 mm-32.3 in (-17.4%)
4720 mm185.8 in 🟢 +820 mm+32.3 in (+21.0%) - 🟢 +917 mm+36.1 in (+24.1%)
Width:
1735 mm68.3 in 🔴 -116 mm-4.6 in (-6.3%) - 🔴 -115 mm-4.5 in (-6.2%)
1850 mm72.8 in 🟢 +115 mm+4.5 in (+6.6%) - 🟢 +116 mm+4.6 in (+6.7%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
1933 mm76.1 in
Width (Opened Mirrors):
-
2089 mm82.2 in
Height:
1230-1240 mm48.4-48.8 in 🔴 -211 mm-8.3 in (-14.6%) - 🔴 -191 mm-7.5 in (-13.3%)
1431-1441 mm56.3-56.7 in 🟢 +191 mm+7.5 in (+15.4%) - 🟢 +211 mm+8.3 in (+17.2%)
Ground Clearance:
-
128-138 mm5.0-5.4 in
Trunk Capacity:
185 liter6.5 cu ft 🔴 -409 liter-14.4 cu ft (-68.9%)
594 liter21.0 cu ft 🟢 +409 liter+14.4 cu ft (+221.1%)
