Lotus Elise SC vs Maserati GranCabrio
| Category | Lotus Elise SC | Maserati GranCabrio |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 220 / 217 | 440 / 434 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 212 / 156 | 490 / 361 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 917 / 2022 | 2043 / 4504 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 239 / 236 | 215 / 212 |
| Average price | €53,000 | €141,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Lotus Elise SC | Maserati GranCabrio |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.50 | 1:17.40 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Lotus Elise SC | Maserati GranCabrio |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.0 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.8 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.0 s | 13.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 21.7 s | 17.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.5 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.0 s | 13.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 16.6 s | 12.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.4 s | 11.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph | 9.2 s @ 92.6 mph |
General performance
| Category | Lotus Elise SC | Maserati GranCabrio |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 240 kph (149 mph) | 283 kph (176 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) | 17.3 l/100 km (14 mpg US / 16 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (120 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Lotus Elise SC | Maserati GranCabrio |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 97 |
| Straight line speed | 73 | 100 |
| Overall | 91 | 100 |
Verdict
GranCabrio is the fastest by considerable margin.
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