1972 Jaguar XJ vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar XJ would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar XJ. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 635 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Jaguar XJ (408 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (400 Nm). This means 1972 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar XJ | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Jaguar | Tesla |
| Model | XJ | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2352 mm |
