Comparisons / Comparison of Lotus Elise (series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S and Caterham 21 1.6 i 16V

Comparison of Lotus Elise (series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S and Caterham 21 1.6 i 16V [S]ave

Attribute
Lotus Elise (series 1) 1.8 i 16V 111S ×
Caterham 21 1.6 i 16V ×
General
MakeLotusCaterham
ModelElise21
GenerationElise (series 1)21
Modification1.8 i 16V 111S1.6 i 16V
Websitehttps://www.lotuscars.com/https://www.caterhamcars.com/
Number of doors22
Number of seats22
Body typeCabrioletCabriolet
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears56
Production from (year)19971995
Production to (year)20001999
Performance
Top speed (km/h)213200
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.46
City consumption (l/100km)9.6-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)5.9-
Drive
DriveFront wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineMiddle,ongitudinal-
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)146133
Max. torque (Nm)174149
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7961,588
Compression ratio10.510.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)7,0007,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,5005,000
Cylinder bore (mm)8080
Piston stroke (mm)89.379
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control-Dohc
Fuel tank (l)4066
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springSuspension De-Dion
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsDisc
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 185/55 R16
  • 225/45 R16
  • 205/45 R16
Dimensions
Length (mm)3,7343,800
Width (mm)1,7011,580
Height (mm)1,2021,150
Wheelbase (mm)2,3002,230
Kerb weight (kg)770650
Gross weight (kg)1,010950
Minimum boot space (l)210250
Front track (mm)1,4401,320
Rear track (mm)1,4531,320



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