Tesla Roadster (2008 – 2012) vs Lotus 2 Eleven (2007 – 2015): specs compared
The Lotus 2 Eleven is the more powerful of the two, with up to 256 hp against 248 hp. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 209 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 745 kg against 1,235 kg. At 3,947 mm, the Tesla Roadster is 127 mm longer than the Lotus 2 Eleven.
| Specification |
Tesla
Roadster
2008 – 2012
|
Lotus
2 Eleven
2007 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2007 – 2015 |
| Body style | Roadster · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 248 hp | 256 hp |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 241 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.0 s | 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,947 mm | 3,820 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,125 mm | 1,113 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,352 mm | 2,299 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,235 kg | 745 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.