2008 Jaguar XJ 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 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XJ would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 449 kg more than 2009 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 Jaguar XJ (420 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJ | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Jaguar | Tesla |
| Model | XJ | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2352 mm |
