2010 Tesla Roadster vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Volkswagen Sharan (1,973 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1685 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 555 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.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, 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 (370 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (280 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Tesla Roadster | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Tesla | Volkswagen |
| Model | Roadster | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 1973 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Single Speed | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3947 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1128 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2352 mm | 2919 mm |
