2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac STS and 2008 Tesla Roadster were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac STS (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2008 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2008 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac STS weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 Tesla Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Cadillac STS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Tesla Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac STS 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, 2008 Cadillac STS (595 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2008 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac STS | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Cadillac | Tesla |
| Model | STS | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 595 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2352 mm |
