2005 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 823 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Tesla Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Land Rover | Tesla |
| Model | Defender | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1235 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2352 mm |
