2004 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2009 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, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | BMW | Tesla |
Model | 525 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 370 Nm |
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 | 1705 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2352 mm |