Lotus Elise SC vs Porsche Boxster S
| Category | Lotus Elise SC | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 220 / 217 | 310 / 306 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 212 / 156 | 360 / 266 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 917 / 2022 | 1428 / 3148 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 239 / 236 | 217 / 214 |
| Average price | €53,000 | €59,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Lotus Elise SC | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.50 | 1:14.46 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Lotus Elise SC | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.9 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.0 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.6 s | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.8 s | 11.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.0 s | 14.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 21.7 s | 17.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 16.6 s | 13.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.4 s | 10.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph | 9.1 s @ 93.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.3 s @ 104.0 mph | 12.6 s |
General performance
| Category | Lotus Elise SC | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 240 kph (149 mph) | 272 kph (169 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) | 0.66 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US / 30 UK) | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 37 m (120 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 48 m (157 ft) | 47 m (155 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Lotus Elise SC | Porsche Boxster S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 92 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 1654 | 1978 |
| Total | 1746 | 2078 |
Verdict
Boxster S is the fastest by a small margin.
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