Car comparison

Lotus Theory 1 70 kWhvsFerrari 849 Testarossa 4.0 V8

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

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Lotus Theory 1

70 kWh

1000 hpElectricAWDAutomaticCoupe2024-present
VS

Ferrari 849 Testarossa

4.0 V8

830 hp3990 ccHybridAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2025-present

Comparison overview

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Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh

  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    1,000 hp
    746 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    625 hp/t
    466 kW/t
    1.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusTheory 170 kWhFerrari849 Testarossa4.0 V8
Power
1,000hp746kW
830hp619kW
Torque-
842Nm621lb-ft
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
330 km/h
205 mph
To 99% top speed
31.6s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
35.2s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.5s
2.3s
0-200 km/h
6.4s
Calculated
6.4s
0-60 mph
2.4s
Calculated
2.2s
Calculated
Quarter mile
9.5s
Calculated
9.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
625hp/t466kW/t283hp/1000 lb
Calculated
529hp/t394kW/t240hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight-
536Nm/t359lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement-
3,990cc243cu in
Length
4,490mm177in
4,718mm186in
Width
2,000mm79in
2,304mm91in
Height
1,140mm45in
1,225mm48in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,720mm68in
1,678mm66in
Rear track
1,700mm67in
1,673mm66in
Trunk volume-
74L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank-
68L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusTheory 170 kWhFerrari849 Testarossa4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.4 s
2.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.5 s
2.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
22.3 s
27.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
330 km/h
205 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
1.6 s
330 ft
101 m
4.3 s
4.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.1 s
8.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
250 km/h
155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusTheory 170 kWh
1,000 hp
746 kW
Ferrari849 Testarossa4.0 V8
830 hp
619 kW

Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh has 170 hp more than Ferrari 849 Testarossa 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 849 Testarossa 4.0 V8 and Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh: 170 hp (127 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusTheory 170 kWh
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Ferrari849 Testarossa4.0 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusTheory 170 kWh
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Ferrari849 Testarossa4.0 V8
330 km/h
205 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusTheory 170 kWh2.5 s
Ferrari849 Testarossa4.0 V82.3 s

Although Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh has more power, Ferrari 849 Testarossa 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 849 Testarossa 4.0 V8 and Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusTheory 170 kWh
625 hp/t
466 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
Ferrari849 Testarossa4.0 V8
529 hp/t
394 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusTheory 170 kWh
1,000 hp
746 kW
2.5 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Ferrari849 Testarossa4.0 V8
830 hp
619 kW
2.3 s
330 km/h
205 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
LotusTheory 170 kWh
Power
1,000 hp
746 kW
0-100 km/h2.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Ferrari849 Testarossa4.0 V8
Power
830 hp
619 kW
0-100 km/h2.3 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
74 L
2.6 cu ft
Length
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,225 mm
48.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusTheory 170 kWhFerrari849 Testarossa4.0 V8
Power
1,000 hp
746 kW
830 hp
619 kW
Torque
-
842 Nm
621 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.5 s
2.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
74 L
2.6 cu ft
Length
4,718 mm
185.7 in
Height
1,225 mm
48.2 in
Trunk score
-
74 L
2.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
625 hp/t
466 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
529 hp/t
394 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh

  • Has 170 hp more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 96 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Ferrari 849 Testarossa 4.0 V8

  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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