2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 785 kg more than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Tesla Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 (400 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Land Rover | Tesla |
| Model | Discovery | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2352 mm |
