Lotus Elise (2008 – 2010) vs Caterham Roadsport (2007 – 2009): specs compared
The Lotus Elise is the more powerful of the two, with up to 218 hp against 177 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 4.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 233 km/h against 222 km/h. The Caterham Roadsport is the lighter car, from 550 kg against 756 kg. At 3,785 mm, the Lotus Elise is 404 mm longer than the Caterham Roadsport.
| Specification |
Lotus
Elise
2008 – 2010
|
Caterham
Roadsport
2007 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2010 | 2007 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 121 – 218 hp | 126 – 177 hp |
| Torque | 168 – 212 Nm | 163 – 188 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 6.1 s | 4.8 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 233 km/h | 180 – 222 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 – 8.5 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,785 mm | 3,381 mm |
| Width | 1,717 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Height | 1,115 mm | 1,115 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,299 mm | 2,225 mm |
| Curb weight | 756 – 870 kg | 550 – 560 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.