2011 Tesla Roadster vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, both 2011 Tesla Roadster and 2011 Honda Jazz were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2011 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 188 kg more than 2011 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Tesla Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Jazz, 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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tesla Roadster | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Tesla | Honda |
| Model | Roadster | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Single Speed | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1128 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2352 mm | 2500 mm |
