1995 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 330 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | 330 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2352 mm |
