2008 BMW 550 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 550 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2010 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, 2008 BMW 550 (490 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (400 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | BMW | Tesla |
Model | 550 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 400 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 | 1660 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2352 mm |