Porsche Boxster vs Lotus Elise S1
| Category | Porsche Boxster | Lotus Elise S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.5 l B6 | 1.8 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 204 / 201 | 120 / 118 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 245 / 181 | 165 / 122 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1281 / 2824 | 720 / 1587 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 159 / 157 | 166 / 164 |
Lap Times
| Track | Porsche Boxster | Lotus Elise S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Combe (pre 1999) | 1:17.52 | 1:19.05 |
| Silverstone Southern Loop | 1:30.04 | 1:28.29 |
| Tsukuba | 1:10.33 | 1:09.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Porsche Boxster | Lotus Elise S1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.3 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.8 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.6 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.4 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 12.5 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 16.9 s | 18.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 22.5 s | 28.1 s |
| 1000 m | 26.9 s | 26.6 s @ 181.9 kph |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 8.6 s | 6.7 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 12.9 s | 14.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 9.2 s | 9.0 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 13.6 s | 10.7 s |
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.2 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.0 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.8 s | 17.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.6 s @ 80.8 mph | 10.0 s @ 82.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.5 s @ 94.6 mph | 14.4 s |
General performance
| Category | Porsche Boxster | Lotus Elise S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 241 kph (150 mph) | 203 kph (126 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) | 4.8 l/100 km (49 mpg US / 59 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 37 m (122 ft) |
| 30 mph - 0 | 9 m (30 ft) | 10 m (32 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Porsche Boxster | Lotus Elise S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 99 |
| Overall | 100 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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