2005 Dodge Viper 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 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Viper would be higher. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2008 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2008 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 288 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 Dodge Viper (712 Nm) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Dodge | Tesla |
| Model | Viper | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2352 mm |
