2006 BMW 730 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 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 730 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 585 kg more than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 730. (300 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | BMW | Tesla |
Model | 730 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 400 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2352 mm |