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Originally Posted by thegit

It depends on what you want, and what powertrain option the car has.
could be anywhere from 950Lb for bike power to 1280Lb for Zetec power with Birkin supplied options.

Live axled narrow track car?
Imo.
On smooth roads with a decent alignment/tyres, it can match an Elise, no problem.
When the road gets bumpy, it will lose out.
It the wet with decent tyres it'll be about the same.
In standing pools of water.....heheh, scary.
Typically, once you get used to the lively rear end(it's restless on bumps and you're practically sitting on the rear axle), you'll have more confidence more of the time, than in the Elise.
If the car is set up well....It will seem to rotate right where your hips are; You think Wow! The Grip....You'll feel like a Driving god.

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The Birkin weighs between 1200 and 1300 with a Duratec.

And with the new IRS rear suspension, and the wide track the Birkin should hold up pretty well against the Elise anywhere. Saying that...the Elise is like making love to a very gentle sweet woman. Driving the Birkin is like making love to a very active demanding woman. You will get to same place in the end....but one will be a little more work getting there and your hair will be messed up more.