Car comparison

Lexus LC 500h V6vsCaterham Project V 55 kWh

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

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Lexus LC

500h V6

299 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2019-2026
VS

Caterham Project V

55 kWh

272 hpElectricRWDAutomaticCoupe2025-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Caterham Project V 55 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,190 kg
    2,624 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    229 hp/t
    170 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Lexus LC 500h V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    299 hp
    223 kW
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLC500h V6CaterhamProject V55 kWh
Power
299hp223kW
272hp203kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,190kg2,624lb
Gross weight
2,445kg5,390lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
48.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
19.3s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
229hp/t170kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
180Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
1,273km791mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
-
Length
4,770mm188in
4,255mm168in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,893mm75in
Height
1,345mm53in
1,226mm48in
Wheelbase
2,870mm113in
-
Front track
1,630mm64in
-
Rear track
1,635mm64in
-
Trunk volume
172L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
3
Fuel tank
84L
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLC500h V6CaterhamProject V55 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.3 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
106 mph
181 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500h V6
299 hp
223 kW
CaterhamProject V55 kWh
272 hp
203 kW

Lexus LC 500h V6 has 27 hp more than Caterham Project V 55 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Caterham Project V 55 kWh and Lexus LC 500h V6: 27 hp (20 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500h V6
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
CaterhamProject V55 kWh
1,190 kg
2,624 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500h V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CaterhamProject V55 kWh
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500h V65.0 s
CaterhamProject V55 kWh4.5 s

Although Lexus LC 500h V6 has more power, Caterham Project V 55 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Caterham Project V 55 kWh and Lexus LC 500h V6: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLC500h V6
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
CaterhamProject V55 kWh
229 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLC500h V6
299 hp
223 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
CaterhamProject V55 kWh
272 hp
203 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
LexusLC500h V6
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
172 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
CaterhamProject V55 kWh
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
3 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,255 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,226 mm
48.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLC500h V6CaterhamProject V55 kWh
Power
299 hp
223 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,190 kg
2,624 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
172 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,770 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,345 mm
53.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
3 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,255 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,226 mm
48.3 in
Range score
1,273 km
791 mi
-
Trunk score
172 L
6.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
229 hp/t
170 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LC 500h V6
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LC 500h V6

  • Has 27 hp more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Caterham Project V 55 kWh

  • Is 755 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 75 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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