2005 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 270 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, 2009 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | 330 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2352 mm |
