Elise/Exige to Mk1 Elan

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I have lost of experience driving Elise S1/2`s in various forms, Exige V6`s and Evora`s...how does the original Elan compare in terms of fun and involvement...or are they just too different to make a comparison?
My preconception is they ride well, very light and nimble with typical Lotus steering feeback, very controllable at or above the limit, but may feel a little fragile.