2004 Alpina B3 vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alpina B3 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2004 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Alpina B3 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alpina B3. (362 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Alpina B3 | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Alpina | Tesla |
Model | B3 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2352 mm |