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