2000 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 Infiniti Q45. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2000 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 525 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, 2000 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2000 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Infiniti Q45 | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Infiniti | Tesla |
Model | Q45 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2352 mm |