2006 Lotus Elise vs. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2006 Lotus Elise and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (159 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 259 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Lotus Elise | 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Elise | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |