2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler 300 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2008 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 643 kg more than 2008 Tesla Roadster. 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, 2005 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Chrysler | Tesla |
Model | 300 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
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 | 1878 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2352 mm |