Car comparison

Zenvo TS1 5.8 V8vsLotus Theory 1 70 kWh

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

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Zenvo TS1

5.8 V8

1179 hp5800 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-present
VS

Lotus Theory 1

70 kWh

1000 hpElectricAWDAutomaticCoupe2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Zenvo TS1 5.8 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    375 km/h
    233 mph
  • Most powerful
    1,179 hp
    879 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    689 hp/t
    514 kW/t
    1.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    95/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,600 kg
    3,527 lb
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelZenvoTS15.8 V8LotusTheory 170 kWh
Power
1,179hp879kW
1,000hp746kW
Torque
1,100Nm811lb-ft
-
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
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
43.2s99% target: 371 km/h / 231 mph
Calculated
31.6s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.8s
2.5s
0-200 km/h
7.0s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.7s
Calculated
2.4s
Calculated
Quarter mile
9.9s
Calculated
9.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
689hp/t514kW/t313hp/1000 lb
Calculated
625hp/t466kW/t283hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
643Nm/t430lb-ft/ton
Calculated
-
Displacement
5,800cc354cu in
-
Length
4,680mm184in
4,490mm177in
Width
2,155mm85in
2,000mm79in
Height
1,198mm47in
1,140mm45in
Wheelbase
2,906mm114in
2,650mm104in
Front track-
1,720mm68in
Rear track-
1,700mm67in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
-
Trunk volume
135L
-
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
MetricZenvoTS15.8 V8LotusTheory 170 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.7 s
2.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.8 s
2.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.0 s
6.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
18.1 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
1.8 s
1.7 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
4.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.6 s
6.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.4 s
8.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.9 s
9.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
247 km/h
154 mph
250 km/h
155 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ZenvoTS15.8 V8
1,179 hp
879 kW
LotusTheory 170 kWh
1,000 hp
746 kW

Zenvo TS1 5.8 V8 has 179 hp more than Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Theory 1 70 kWh and Zenvo TS1 5.8 V8: 179 hp (133 kW).

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ZenvoTS15.8 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 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
ZenvoTS15.8 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
ZenvoTS15.8 V82.8 s
LotusTheory 170 kWh2.5 s

Although Zenvo TS1 5.8 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 TS1 5.8 V8: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ZenvoTS15.8 V8
689 hp/t
514 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
ZenvoTS15.8 V8
1,179 hp
879 kW
2.8 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
ZenvoTS15.8 V8
Power
1,179 hp
879 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
375 km/h
233 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,680 mm
184.3 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
VehicleZenvoTS15.8 V8LotusTheory 170 kWh
Power
1,179 hp
879 kW
1,000 hp
746 kW
Torque
1,100 Nm
811 lb-ft
-
Acceleration
2.8 s
2.5 s
Top speed
375 km/h
233 mph
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,680 mm
184.3 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
Trunk score
135 L
4.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
689 hp/t
514 kW/t
1.5 kg/hp
625 hp/t
466 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Zenvo TS1 5.8 V8

  • Has 179 hp more
  • Has 40 km/h (25 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 64 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 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 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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