2006 BMW 335 vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 335 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 335 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2011 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 335 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | BMW | Tesla |
Model | 335 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2352 mm |