1998 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XK would be higher. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (445 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 330 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (615 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Jaguar | Tesla |
| Model | XK | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 615 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1128 mm |
