2011 Tesla Roadster vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Tesla Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Tesla Roadster would be higher. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2011 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1432 kg more than 2011 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (400 Nm). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tesla Roadster | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Tesla | Cadillac |
| Model | Roadster | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Type | electric | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Single Speed | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1128 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2352 mm | 2946 mm |
