2008 Skoda Fabia vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, both 2008 Skoda Fabia 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 183 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2008 Tesla Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Tesla Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Fabia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Skoda Fabia | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Skoda | Tesla |
| Model | Fabia | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2352 mm |
