Honda Civic CRX (1988 – 1993) vs Lotus Elan (1989 – 1994): specs compared
The Lotus Elan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 167 hp against 150 hp. The Honda Civic CRX uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 899 kg against 997 kg.
| Specification |
Honda
Civic CRX
1988 – 1993
|
Lotus
Elan
1989 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1993 | 1989 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 102 – 150 hp | 132 – 167 hp |
| Torque | 130 – 204 Nm | 142 – 201 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 7.5 s | 7.2 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 222 km/h | 196 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 7.3 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,759 mm | 3,802 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,270 mm | 1,229 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,301 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Curb weight | 899 – 1,010 kg | 997 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.