2007 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 277 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Tesla Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Subaru | Tesla |
| Model | Legacy | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | boxer | electric |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2352 mm |
