Compare Honda NSX-T vs Lotus Elise Series 1 vs Lotus Elise Series 2

Variants
NSX-T 3.0
NSX-T 3.2
Elise 111
Elise 111S
Elise
Elise 111R
Elise 111S

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
210 L / 7.4 cu-ft
115 L / 4.1 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
16.0 L / 16.9 qt
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
5.0 L / 5.3 qt
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
38.0 L / 10.0 gal
Passengers
2
2
2
Payload
185 kg / 408 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
175/55 R16, 225/45 R17
Turning Circle
11.6 m / 38.0 ft

Construction

Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
130 mm / 5.1 in
Size | Height
1202 mm / 47.3 in
1143 mm / 45.0 in
Size | Length
4425 mm / 174.2 in
3785 mm / 149.0 in
Size | Width
1701 mm / 67.0 in
1719 mm / 67.7 in
Track Width | Front
1440.0 mm / 56.7 in
1457.0 mm / 57.4 in
Track Width | Rear
1453.0 mm / 57.2 in
1503.0 mm / 59.2 in
Wheel Size
Front wheel rims: 7J x 17 Rear wheel rims: 9J x 17
16 in
16 in, 17 in
Wheelbase
2530 mm / 99.6 in
2300 mm / 90.6 in
2300 mm / 90.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.6 sec
Coefficient Of Drag
0.30

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
LEV
Engine
K16 (18K4FL70)
Engine | Bore
80.0 mm / 3.1 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.2:1
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
1.8 L / 109.6 cu-in / 1796.0 cc
Engine | Redline
8000 rpm
Engine | Stroke
78.0 mm / 3.1 in
89.3 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Manual
Manual

Reviews

Neofiliac score
92%
89%
90%
Pros
  • Superb drivetrain reliability
  • Glorious 8000rpm redline
  • Supercar-like styling
  • More interesting than the NSX coupe
  • Exceptionally light
  • Open top driving
  • Optional hardtop
  • Exceptional handling
  • Great double-wishbone suspensions
  • Hardtop available
  • Great handling
  • Improved drivetrain
  • Good suspension setup
Cons
  • Engine could be better
  • Heavier than before
  • Very little cargo space

Price

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