Car comparison

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8vsAriel Nomad 2.4

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lotus 2-Eleven

1.8

255 hp1796 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedRoadster2007-2011
VS

Ariel Nomad

2.4

235 hp2354 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated2015-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Ariel Nomad 2.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    670 kg
    1,477 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    351 hp/t
    262 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8

  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotus2-Eleven1.8ArielNomad2.4
Power
255hp190kW
235hp175kW
Torque
242Nm178lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
745kg1,642lb
670kg1,477lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
To 99% top speed
37.8s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
27.2s99% target: 199 km/h / 124 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.0s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.8s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Quarter mile
12.0s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
342hp/t255kW/t155hp/1000 lb
Calculated
351hp/t262kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t217lb-ft/ton
Calculated
448Nm/t300lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,796cc110cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
3,822mm150in
3,215mm127in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,112mm44in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,348mm92in
Front track-
1,585mm62in
Rear track-
1,585mm62in
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8Ariel Nomad 2.4PowerTorque
  • Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8: Power / Torque
  • Ariel Nomad 2.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Lotus2-Eleven1.88,000 rpm7,000 rpm8,250 rpm
ArielNomad2.47,200 rpm4,300 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotus2-Eleven1.8ArielNomad2.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.8 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.0 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
31.8 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.0 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
118 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
255 hp
190 kW
ArielNomad2.4
235 hp
175 kW

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 has 20 hp more than Ariel Nomad 2.4.

The biggest power difference is between Ariel Nomad 2.4 and Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
242 Nm
178 lb-ft
ArielNomad2.4
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
745 kg
1,642 lb
ArielNomad2.4
670 kg
1,477 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
241 km/h
150 mph
ArielNomad2.4
201 km/h
125 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus2-Eleven1.84.0 s
ArielNomad2.43.4 s

Although Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 has more power, Ariel Nomad 2.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ariel Nomad 2.4 and Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
ArielNomad2.4
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
255 hp
190 kW
4.0 s
241 km/h
150 mph
ArielNomad2.4
235 hp
175 kW
3.4 s
201 km/h
125 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Lotus2-Eleven1.8
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,822 mm
150.5 in
Height
1,112 mm
43.8 in
ArielNomad2.4
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
201 km/h
125 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,215 mm
126.6 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotus2-Eleven1.8ArielNomad2.4
Power
255 hp
190 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
242 Nm
178 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.0 s
3.4 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
Lightness
745 kg
1,642 lb
670 kg
1,477 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,822 mm
150.5 in
Height
1,112 mm
43.8 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,215 mm
126.6 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Power-to-weight score
342 hp/t
255 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Ariel Nomad 2.4

  • Has 58 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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