1997 BMW 850 vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 850 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 710 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (400 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | BMW | Tesla |
Model | 850 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2352 mm |