Car comparison

Rimac Concept One 90 kWhvsLotus Theory 1 70 kWh

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

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Rimac Concept One

90 kWh

1224 hpElectricAWDCVTCoupe2016-present
VS

Lotus Theory 1

70 kWh

1000 hpElectricAWDAutomaticCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Rimac Concept One 90 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    355 km/h
    221 mph
  • Most powerful
    1,224 hp
    913 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    644 hp/t
    480 kW/t
    1.6 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh

  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRimacConcept One90 kWhLotusTheory 170 kWh
Power
1,224hp913kW
1,000hp746kW
Curb weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Top speed
355 km/h
221 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
33.7s99% target: 351 km/h / 218 mph
Calculated
31.6s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.5s
2.5s
0-200 km/h
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.4s
Calculated
2.4s
Calculated
Quarter mile
9.4s
Calculated
9.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
644hp/t480kW/t292hp/1000 lb
Calculated
625hp/t466kW/t283hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Length
4,146mm163in
4,490mm177in
Width
1,854mm73in
2,000mm79in
Height
1,070mm42in
1,140mm45in
Wheelbase
2,563mm101in
2,650mm104in
Front track-
1,720mm68in
Rear track-
1,700mm67in
Ground clearance
115mm5in
-
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
MetricRimacConcept One90 kWhLotusTheory 170 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.4 s
2.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.5 s
2.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
17.5 s
22.3 s
Top speed
355 km/h
221 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.7 s
1.7 s
330 ft
101 m
4.3 s
4.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.0 s
8.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
255 km/h
159 mph
250 km/h
155 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RimacConcept One90 kWh
1,224 hp
913 kW
LotusTheory 170 kWh
1,000 hp
746 kW

Rimac Concept One 90 kWh has 224 hp more than Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh and Rimac Concept One 90 kWh: 224 hp (167 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RimacConcept One90 kWh
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
LotusTheory 170 kWh
1,600 kg
3,527 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RimacConcept One90 kWh
355 km/h
221 mph
LotusTheory 170 kWh
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RimacConcept One90 kWh2.5 s
LotusTheory 170 kWh2.5 s

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RimacConcept One90 kWh
644 hp/t
480 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
LotusTheory 170 kWh
625 hp/t
466 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RimacConcept One90 kWh
1,224 hp
913 kW
2.5 s
355 km/h
221 mph
LotusTheory 170 kWh
1,000 hp
746 kW
2.5 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 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
RimacConcept One90 kWh
Power
1,224 hp
913 kW
0-100 km/h2.5 s
Top speed
355 km/h
221 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,146 mm
163.2 in
Height
1,070 mm
42.1 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRimacConcept One90 kWhLotusTheory 170 kWh
Power
1,224 hp
913 kW
1,000 hp
746 kW
Acceleration
2.5 s
2.5 s
Top speed
355 km/h
221 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Lightness
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,146 mm
163.2 in
Height
1,070 mm
42.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Power-to-weight score
644 hp/t
480 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
625 hp/t
466 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Rimac Concept One 90 kWh

  • Has 224 hp more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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