2006 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar S-Type (294 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 475 kg more than 2010 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, 2006 Jaguar S-Type (411 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2006 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar S-Type | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Jaguar | Tesla |
| Model | S-Type | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 370 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 | 1710 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2352 mm |
