2005 Seat Leon vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Leon would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 79 kg more than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2009 Tesla Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Tesla Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Leon | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Seat | Tesla |
| Model | Leon | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2352 mm |
