2008 BMW 318 vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 318 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | BMW | Tesla |
Model | 318 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 400 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2352 mm |