2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 882 kg more than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Tesla Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Land Rover | Tesla |
| Model | Defender | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 400 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 | 2117 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2352 mm |
