2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Caterham 7 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 695 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7. 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Caterham 7 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Caterham | Tesla |
Model | 7 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2352 mm |