2007 Jaguar XK8 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 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 400 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, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (420 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (400 Nm). This means 2007 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XK8 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Jaguar | Tesla |
| Model | XK8 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2352 mm |
