Tesla Roadster Sport vs Hennessey Venom GT |
Tesla Roadster Sport
- $129k
- 2010
- 285 HP
- 124 mph
by AutoBlog (Feb, 2010)A sweeping left-right-left-right combination at the top of the hill makes the Roadster's rear weight bias even more pronounced, but easily manageable.
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Hennessey Venom GT
- $950k built in USA
- 2010
- 1,200 HP 6.2L
- 270 mph
by www.supercars.netAn adjustable suspension system will allow ride height adjustments according to speed and driving conditions.
Road Tests Real world tests of Roadster Sport vs Venom GT
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Differences What are the advantages of each
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| TwinRev is not aware of any important advantages of the Tesla Roadster Sport vs the Hennessey Venom GT. | |||||||
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| Faster top speed | 270 mph | vs | 124 mph | 146 more mph; leaves lesser cars in the dust on the straights | |||
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| Much more powerful engine | 1,200 HP @ 6,500 RPM | vs | 285 HP @ 4,400 RPM | Around 4.2x stronger engine | |||
| Much more torque | 851 ft-lb @ 4,200 RPM | vs | 281 ft-lb @ 0 RPM | More than 3x stronger engine from a stand-still; more acceleration power | |||
| A lot faster in the quarter mile | 9.95 s | vs | 12.6 s | More than 20% faster at the drag strip | |||
| A lot faster to 100mph | 5.3 s | vs | 11.5 s | 2.2x faster to 100mph | |||
| Way more expensive sticker price | $950k | vs | $129k | More than 7.2x more expensive harder to own | |||
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Specifications Full list of technical specs
general | Roadster Sport | vs | Venom GT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tesla | Hennessey | |
| Price | 128,500 | 950,000 | |
| Type of car | Production car | Production car | |
| Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
power & handling | |||
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.56 lb/hp | 2.29 lb/hp | |
| Maximum hp | 285 HP @ 4,400 RPM | 1,200 HP @ 6,500 RPM | |
| Maximum torque | 281 ft-lb @ 0 RPM | 851 ft-lb @ 4,200 RPM | |
| Steering system | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | |
engine | |||
| Fuels | |||
| Electricity | |||
| Gas | |||
physical dimensions | |||
| Curb weight | 2,724 lb | 2,743 lb | |
| Width | 68 in | 77.2 in | |
| Height | 44.4 in | 42.5 in | |
| Length | 155.4 in | 183.3 in | |
| Wheelbase | 92.6 in | 110.2 in | |
road tests | Roadster Sport | vs | Venom GT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 124 mph | 270 mph | |
| 1/4 mile | 12.6 s | 9.95 s | |
| 0-60mph | 3.7 s | 2.5 s | |
| 0-100mph | 11.5 s | 5.3 s | |
transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | Rear wheel drive | RWD | |
| Gearing | Traditional | Traditional | |
| # of gears | 1 | 6 | |
suspension, wheels & brakes | |||
| Front brakes | Disc | Brembo Disc | |
| Rear brakes | Disc | Brembo Disc | |
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