2010 Tesla Roadster vs. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Tesla Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Tesla Roadster would be higher. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 793 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 (400 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (352 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Tesla Roadster | 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Tesla | Jeep |
Model | Roadster | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Type | electric | V |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 352 Nm |
Fuel Type | Electric | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Single Speed | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3947 mm | 4821 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1128 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2352 mm | 2916 mm |