The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan 350Z Roadster (06 - 07) vs. Tesla Roadster (09 - 11)
€ 40,600
€ 100,000
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Nissan 350Z Roadster is 14.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 7.8 inches taller than the Tesla Roadster.
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Tesla Roadster
52.2
71.5
79.3
44.4
73.7
81.6
71.5 in
Width
73.7 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
52.2 in
Height
44.4 in
104.3
169.7
92.6
155.4
169.7 in
Length
155.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
92.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Tesla Roadster
3770 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3285 lb
Weight Difference:
871 lb
23.1 %
General
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Tesla Roadster
Z33
Generation
Roadster
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Tesla Roadster
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Asynchronous motor
Nissan VQ
Engine Series
VQ35DE
Engine Code
SPORT
4
Valves
0
6
Cylinders
0
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
297 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Nissan 350Z Roadster
297 hp
249 hp
Tesla Roadster
260 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Nissan 350Z Roadster
260 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Tesla Roadster
Performance
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Tesla Roadster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan 350Z Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Tesla Roadster
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12.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 lb/hp
Nissan 350Z Roadster
12.69 lb/hp
11.64 lb/hp
Tesla Roadster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Tesla Roadster
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
27 kWh✽
( 126 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Nissan 350Z Roadster
20 mpg
126 MPGe
Tesla Roadster
14 mpg
city
No data
26 mpg
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 kWh
414 mi
Range
211 mi
Nissan 350Z Roadster
414 mi
211 mi
Tesla Roadster
Environmental Impact
227.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
53.6 kWh
Nissan 350Z Roadster
227.4 kWh
53.6 kWh
Tesla Roadster
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan 350Z Roadster
Tesla Roadster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
243 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
3.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
No data
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
