2008 Mazda DrifterX vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, both 2008 Mazda DrifterX 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 Mazda DrifterX weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
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 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda DrifterX | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Mazda | Tesla |
| Model | DrifterX | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2352 mm |
