1995 BMW S3 vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW S3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW S3 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW S3 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | BMW | Tesla |
Model | S3 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2352 mm |