Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8vsAriel Nomad 2.4

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) · Facelift 2017

Cup 260 1.8

250 hp1798 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2017-2021
VS

Ariel Nomad

2.4

235 hp2354 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated2015-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ariel Nomad 2.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    670 kg
    1,477 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    351 hp/t
    262 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8ArielNomad2.4
Power
250hp186kW
235hp175kW
Torque
265Nm195lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
895kg1,973lb
670kg1,477lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
To 99% top speed
43.4s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
27.2s99% target: 199 km/h / 124 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
279hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
351hp/t262kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
448Nm/t300lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length-
3,215mm127in
Width-
1,850mm73in
Height-
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase-
2,348mm92in
Front track-
1,585mm62in
Rear track-
1,585mm62in
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
50L
CO2 emissions
175g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8Ariel Nomad 2.4PowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Ariel Nomad 2.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.87,200 rpm5,500 rpm7,450 rpm
ArielNomad2.47,200 rpm4,300 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8ArielNomad2.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
31.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
250 hp
186 kW
ArielNomad2.4
235 hp
175 kW

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 has 15 hp more than Ariel Nomad 2.4.

The biggest power difference is between Ariel Nomad 2.4 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
ArielNomad2.4
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
895 kg
1,973 lb
ArielNomad2.4
670 kg
1,477 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
243 km/h
151 mph
ArielNomad2.4
201 km/h
125 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.84.2 s
ArielNomad2.43.4 s

Although Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8 has more power, Ariel Nomad 2.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ariel Nomad 2.4 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
ArielNomad2.4
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
250 hp
186 kW
4.2 s
243 km/h
151 mph
ArielNomad2.4
235 hp
175 kW
3.4 s
201 km/h
125 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
ArielNomad2.4
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
201 km/h
125 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,215 mm
126.6 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusElise (SERIES 3)Facelift 2017Cup 260 1.8ArielNomad2.4
Power
250 hp
186 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
3.4 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
Lightness
895 kg
1,973 lb
670 kg
1,477 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,215 mm
126.6 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
CO2 score
175 g/km
-
Power-to-weight score
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Elise (SERIES 3) Facelift 2017 Cup 260 1.8
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ariel Nomad 2.4

  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 71 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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