2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1259 kg more than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Land Rover | Tesla |
| Model | Discovery | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 440 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 | 2494 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2352 mm |
