Car comparison

Lotus Theory 1 70 kWhvsHispano Suiza Carmen 80 kWh

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

Hispano Suiza Carmen

80 kWh

1019 hpElectricRWDAutomaticCoupe2019-present

Comparison overview

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Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    625 hp/t
    466 kW/t
    1.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusTheory 170 kWhHispano SuizaCarmen80 kWh
Power
1,000hp746kW
1,019hp760kW
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
31.6s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
30.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.5s
3.0s
0-200 km/h
6.4s
Calculated
9.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.4s
Calculated
2.9s
Calculated
Quarter mile
9.5s
Calculated
10.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
625hp/t466kW/t283hp/1000 lb
Calculated
603hp/t450kW/t273hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Length
4,490mm177in
4,733mm186in
Width
2,000mm79in
2,040mm80in
Height
1,140mm45in
1,242mm49in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,720mm68in
-
Rear track
1,700mm67in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusTheory 170 kWhHispano SuizaCarmen80 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.4 s
2.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.5 s
3.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
6.4 s
9.1 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
22.3 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.3 s
4.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.3 s
7.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.1 s
9.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.5 s
10.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
250 km/h
155 mph
213 km/h
133 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
Hispano SuizaCarmen80 kWh
1,019 hp
760 kW

Hispano Suiza Carmen 80 kWh has 19 hp more than Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh and Hispano Suiza Carmen 80 kWh: 19 hp (14 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
Hispano SuizaCarmen80 kWh
1,690 kg
3,726 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
Hispano SuizaCarmen80 kWh
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Hispano SuizaCarmen80 kWh3.0 s

Although Hispano Suiza Carmen 80 kWh has more power, Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh and Hispano Suiza Carmen 80 kWh: 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
LotusTheory 170 kWh
625 hp/t
466 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
Hispano SuizaCarmen80 kWh
603 hp/t
450 kW/t
1.7 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
Hispano SuizaCarmen80 kWh
1,019 hp
760 kW
3.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Hispano SuizaCarmen80 kWh
Power
1,019 hp
760 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,242 mm
48.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusTheory 170 kWhHispano SuizaCarmen80 kWh
Power
1,000 hp
746 kW
1,019 hp
760 kW
Acceleration
2.5 s
3.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 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-
Length
4,733 mm
186.3 in
Height
1,242 mm
48.9 in
Power-to-weight score
625 hp/t
466 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
603 hp/t
450 kW/t
1.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 70 km/h (43 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh
Hispano Suiza Carmen 80 kWh
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