2008 Citroen Picasso 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 Citroen Picasso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen Picasso would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 91 kg more than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2009 Tesla Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Tesla Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Picasso, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Citroen | Tesla |
Model | Picasso | Roadster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
Torque | 196 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2352 mm |