Car comparison

Zenvo ST1 6.8 V8vsLotus Theory 1 70 kWh

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

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Zenvo ST1

6.8 V8

1102 hp6800 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2009-2016
VS

Lotus Theory 1

70 kWh

1000 hpElectricAWDAutomaticCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Zenvo ST1 6.8 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    375 km/h
    233 mph
  • Most powerful
    1,102 hp
    822 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    653 hp/t
    487 kW/t
    1.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    95/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelZenvoST16.8 V8LotusTheory 170 kWh
Power
1,102hp822kW
1,000hp746kW
Torque
1,430Nm1,055lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,688kg3,721lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Top speed
375 km/h
233 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.4s99% target: 371 km/h / 231 mph
Calculated
31.6s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.0s
2.5s
0-200 km/h
8.9s
6.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.9s
Calculated
2.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
10.6s
Calculated
9.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
653hp/t487kW/t296hp/1000 lb
Calculated
625hp/t466kW/t283hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
847Nm/t567lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Estimated range
676km420mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
6,800cc415cu in
-
Length
4,665mm184in
4,490mm177in
Width
2,041mm80in
2,000mm79in
Height
1,198mm47in
1,140mm45in
Wheelbase
3,055mm120in
2,650mm104in
Front track-
1,720mm68in
Rear track-
1,700mm67in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
69L
-

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricZenvoST16.8 V8LotusTheory 170 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.9 s
2.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.0 s
2.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.9 s
6.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
27.8 s
22.3 s
Top speed
375 km/h
233 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
4.6 s
4.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.0 s
6.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
8.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
9.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
220 km/h
137 mph
250 km/h
155 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ZenvoST16.8 V8
1,102 hp
822 kW
LotusTheory 170 kWh
1,000 hp
746 kW

Zenvo ST1 6.8 V8 has 102 hp more than Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh and Zenvo ST1 6.8 V8: 102 hp (76 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ZenvoST16.8 V8
1,688 kg
3,721 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
ZenvoST16.8 V8
375 km/h
233 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
ZenvoST16.8 V83.0 s
LotusTheory 170 kWh2.5 s

Although Zenvo ST1 6.8 V8 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 Zenvo ST1 6.8 V8: 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
ZenvoST16.8 V8
653 hp/t
487 kW/t
1.5 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
ZenvoST16.8 V8
1,102 hp
822 kW
3.0 s
375 km/h
233 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
ZenvoST16.8 V8
Power
1,102 hp
822 kW
0-100 km/h3.0 s
Top speed
375 km/h
233 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,198 mm
47.2 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
VehicleZenvoST16.8 V8LotusTheory 170 kWh
Power
1,102 hp
822 kW
1,000 hp
746 kW
Torque
1,430 Nm
1,055 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
3.0 s
2.5 s
Top speed
375 km/h
233 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Lightness
1,688 kg
3,721 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,665 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,198 mm
47.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,490 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,140 mm
44.9 in
Range score
676 km
420 mi
-
Power-to-weight score
653 hp/t
487 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp
625 hp/t
466 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleZenvo ST1 6.8 V8
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Zenvo ST1 6.8 V8

  • Has 102 hp more
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh

  • Is 88 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 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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