2010 Nissan Rogue vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Rogue and 2010 Tesla Roadster were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Rogue. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 286 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2010 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 2010 Tesla Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Rogue, 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Rogue | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Nissan | Tesla |
| Model | Rogue | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1521 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4646 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2352 mm |
