2012 BMW 116 vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Tesla Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Tesla Roadster would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 116 | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | 116 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2352 mm |
