2009 Nissan 350Z vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan 350Z would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 305 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan 350Z | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Nissan | Tesla |
Model | 350Z | Roadster |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2352 mm |