Comparisons / Comparison of Lotus Elise II (series 2) 1.8 i 16V and Mazda MX-5 I (NA) 1.6

Comparison of Lotus Elise II (series 2) 1.8 i 16V and Mazda MX-5 I (NA) 1.6 [S]ave

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Lotus Elise II (series 2) 1.8 i 16V ×
Mazda MX-5 I (NA) 1.6 ×
General
MakeLotusMazda
ModelEliseMX-5
GenerationElise II (series 2)MX-5 I (NA)
Modification1.8 i 16V1.6
Websitehttps://www.lotuscars.com/https://www.mazda.com/
Number of doors22
Number of seats22
Body typeCabrioletCabriolet
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)20001995
Production to (year)20101998
Performance
Top speed (km/h)200175
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.710.6
City consumption (l/100km)9.4-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.15-
Combined consumption (l/100km)7.48.7
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineMiddle,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)12290
Max. torque (Nm)168129
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7951,598
Compression ratio10.59
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5006,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,5004,000
Cylinder bore (mm)8078
Piston stroke (mm)89.383.6
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control-Dohc
Fuel tank (l)3848
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionHelical springDouble wishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springDouble wishbone
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 175/55 R16
  • 225/45 R17
  • 185/60 R14 82 H
Dimensions
Length (mm)3,7853,975
Width (mm)1,7191,675
Height (mm)1,1431,230
Wheelbase (mm)2,3002,265
Kerb weight (kg)756981
Gross weight (kg)9401,230
Minimum boot space (l)115135
Front track (mm)1,4571,410
Rear track (mm)1,5031,430



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