2008 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 525 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | 525 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2352 mm |
