2009 BMW 120 vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 120 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | BMW | Tesla |
Model | 120 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 400 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2352 mm |