2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac CTS would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 357 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (264 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac CTS | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Cadillac | Tesla |
Model | CTS | Roadster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2352 mm |