2010 Tesla Roadster vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, both 2010 Tesla Roadster and 2010 BMW 120 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (340 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Tesla Roadster | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Tesla | BMW |
Model | Roadster | 120 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Type | electric | in-line |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 340 Nm |
Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Single Speed | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3947 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1128 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2352 mm | 2670 mm |