2008 Tesla Roadster vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Tesla Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Tesla Roadster would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 471 kg more than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Tesla Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza 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 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Tesla Roadster | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Tesla | Toyota |
| Model | Roadster | Venza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Single Speed | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3947 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1128 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2352 mm | 2776 mm |
