1995 BMW M5 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW M5 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M5 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | BMW | Tesla |
Model | M5 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2352 mm |