2007 Jaguar XKR vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XKR would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2007 Jaguar XKR (560 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2007 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XKR | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Jaguar | Tesla |
Model | XKR | Roadster |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2352 mm |