2008 Chrysler Crossfire 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 Chrysler Crossfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chrysler Crossfire would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 164 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire. (311 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Crossfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Crossfire | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Chrysler | Tesla |
| Model | Crossfire | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1399 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2352 mm |
