2007 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | 330 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2352 mm |
