2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 1 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 38 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 720 kg more than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Tesla Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Honda | Tesla |
| Model | Pilot | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2352 mm |
