2008 Dodge Nitro vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Nitro 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 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Nitro. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 625 kg more than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2008 Dodge Nitro 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 Dodge Nitro 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 Dodge Nitro (460 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2008 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Nitro | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Dodge | Tesla |
| Model | Nitro | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2352 mm |
