2005 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 530 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (301 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | BMW | Tesla |
Model | 530 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2352 mm |