2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Tesla Roadster were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 400 kg more than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2009 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 2009 Tesla Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS, 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, 2009 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (365 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Cadillac | Tesla |
| Model | BLS | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2352 mm |
