Which is faster?

The Lotus Elise Series 2 is faster — 3.4s quicker on average across 5 shared tracks.

Specifications

Specifications	Lotus Elise Series 2 Elise Series 2	Caterham 270R 270R
Model Years	2001-2011	2015-2024
horsepower	120	137
torque (N_M)	168	165
weight (KG)	757	540
Power to Weight	0.16	0.25
Rank	#169	#170
Tire	180 AD07 195/50/16 / 225/45/17	100 CR500 175/55/13
engine Description	In-line 4-cyl, 1796cc	1.6-liter Ford engine
gearbox	5-SPEED MANUAL	5-SPEED MANUAL
drive Type	RWD	RWD
wheelbase (MM)	2300	2225
width (MM)	1720	1575
length (MM)	3780	3099
height (MM)	1140	991
0 - 60 MPH	5 SECs	4.9 SECs
top Speed (KPH)	211	196
price MSRP	$ 73,502	$ 34,000
Current Value	$ 45,000	$ 28,000
OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES	-0.65s	+0.05s