Comparisons / Comparison of Lotus Elise (series 1) 1.8 i 16V and Mazda MX-3 (EC) 1.6i

Comparison of Lotus Elise (series 1) 1.8 i 16V and Mazda MX-3 (EC) 1.6i [S]ave

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Lotus Elise (series 1) 1.8 i 16V ×
Mazda MX-3 (EC) 1.6i ×
General
MakeLotusMazda
ModelEliseMX-3
GenerationElise (series 1)MX-3 (EC)
Modification1.8 i 16V1.6i
Websitehttps://www.lotuscars.com/https://www.mazda.com/
Number of doors22
Number of seats24
Body typeCabrioletCoupe
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19951994
Production to (year)20002000
Performance
Top speed (km/h)202197
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)5.910.5
City consumption (l/100km)9.610.1
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)5.76.2
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveFront wheel drive
Position of engineMiddle,ongitudinalFront, transversely
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)120107
Max. torque (Nm)165134
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders44
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)1,7961,598
Compression ratio10.59.4
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5006,200
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,0003,600
Cylinder bore (mm)8078
Piston stroke (mm)89.383.6
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control-Ohc
Fuel tank (l)3648
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionHelical springWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springThe depreciated rack
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steering-Hydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 185/55 R16
  • 205/50 R16
  • 185/60 R14
Dimensions
Length (mm)3,7263,975
Width (mm)1,7011,675
Height (mm)1,2021,230
Wheelbase (mm)2,3002,265
Kerb weight (kg)690990
Gross weight (kg)9401,230
Minimum boot space (l)210135
Front track (mm)1,4401,410
Rear track (mm)1,4531,430



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