2 mid engine 4 cylinder sports cars.
Toyota MR-2 1.8 Roadster vs Lotus Elise 1.6
| Category | MR-2 1.8 Roadster | Lotus Elise 1.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 1.8 l R4 | 1.6 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 140 / 138 | 136 / 134 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 170 / 125 | 160 / 118 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1016 / 2240 | 899 / 1982 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 138 / 136 | 151 / 149 |
Lap Times
| Track | MR-2 1.8 Roadster | Lotus Elise 1.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:23.20 | 1:20.20 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | MR-2 1.8 Roadster | Lotus Elise 1.6 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.0 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.4 s | 5.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.6 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 11.2 s | 11.3 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 15.1 s | 15.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 21.0 s | 21.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 28.1 s | 29.9 s |
| 1000 m | 29.0 s | 28.9 s @ 177.0 kph |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 12.5 s | 13.3 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 7.5 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 7.2 s | 6.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 21.2 s | 20.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 11.2 s @ 71.5 mph | 10.9 s @ 77.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.4 s @ 88.4 mph | 15.6 s @ 88.9 mph |
General performance
| Category | MR-2 1.8 Roadster | Lotus Elise 1.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 211 kph (131 mph) | 204 kph (127 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 62.4 kph (38.8 mph) | 70.5 kph (43.8 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 5.9 l/100 km (40 mpg US / 48 UK) | 8.9 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 32 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
Summary
| Category | MR-2 1.8 Roadster | Lotus Elise 1.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 90 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 98 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
Elise 1.6 is the fastest by a small margin.
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