Car comparison

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 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)

S 1.8

220 hpGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2012-2017
VS

Ariel Nomad

2.4

235 hp2354 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated2015-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Ariel Nomad 2.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • 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 performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8ArielNomad2.4
Power
220hp164kW
235hp175kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
924kg2,037lb
670kg1,477lb
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
To 99% top speed
43.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
27.2s99% target: 199 km/h / 124 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
17.3s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
351hp/t262kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
448Nm/t300lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
533km331mi
Calculated
-
Displacement-
2,354cc144cu in
Length
3,824mm151in
3,215mm127in
Width
1,719mm68in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,117mm44in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,348mm92in
Front track-
1,585mm62in
Rear track-
1,585mm62in
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
50L
CO2 emissions
173g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8Ariel Nomad 2.4PowerTorque
  • Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Ariel Nomad 2.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.86,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 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)S 1.8ArielNomad2.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.3 s
31.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 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)S 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
ArielNomad2.4
235 hp
175 kW

Ariel Nomad 2.4 has 15 hp more than Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8.

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusElise (SERIES 3)S 1.8
250 Nm
184 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)S 1.8
924 kg
2,037 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)S 1.8
234 km/h
145 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)S 1.84.6 s
ArielNomad2.43.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ariel Nomad 2.4 and Lotus Elise (SERIES 3) S 1.8: 1.2 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)S 1.8
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 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)S 1.8
220 hp
164 kW
4.6 s
234 km/h
145 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)S 1.8
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
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)S 1.8ArielNomad2.4
Power
220 hp
164 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
3.4 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
Lightness
924 kg
2,037 lb
670 kg
1,477 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,824 mm
150.6 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,215 mm
126.6 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
533 km
331 mi
-
CO2 score
173 g/km
-
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 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) S 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 15 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 254 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 113 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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