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Fisker Karma VS Tesla Roadster

Sep 27, 2012

Written by Austin M. (Ferrari F4 0)

In the world that we live in, pollution from cars is a big factor towards global warming. Auto makers have been working hard to make cars greener. 

We now have cars such as the Ford Fusion Hybrid, Toyota Prius, and Chevy Volt. Can't we drive cars that aren't boring but are still doing our world a favor? That is what the Fisker Karma Ecosport and Tesla Roadster Sport are for.

 

Tesla Roadster

 

Here we have the small but electrifying Tesla Roadster Sport. The Tesla is a mid-engine, RWD car, and is a quick car, getting from 0-60mph in just 3.7 seconds. It may be quick, but it is not a very powerful car. Just 288 Horses, but hey, its an electric car. Another problem is the price. A new Roadster Sport may cost you about $155,850. Motor Trend magazine said "The Tesla could be the world's swiftest utensil for carving traffic into puree." Plus- Its a convertible. Nothing better than the wind blowing through your hair.

 

Fisker Karma

 

The Fisker is a shockingly different car. It has four seats and for now does not have a convertible option. So what do these cars have in common? They're both electric. Yep, powered by electricity. They don't need gas, just plug 'em in when they are not in use. The Karma Ecosport has a 2.0 liter turbocharged DOHC 16 valve inline 4, and has 260hp. Its slow too, 0-60mph in 5.9 seconds. So it has less power, and is slower than the Tesla. The good news is it doesn't cost as much as the Roadster Sport, only about $111,000. When it comes to styling, you either love it or hate it. This is what Car and Driver had to say: "This car literally stops traffic." 

So the choice is yours, Fisker Karma Ecosport or Tesla Roadster Sport?  Which one would you rather drive?

Comments (33 total)
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yeah, I think its called Fisker Sunset.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/fisker-sunset.html
Posted:  09/30/2012 13:48:33
 
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really thats awesome only thing i hate about the karma is the roof it just looks too small in proportion to front of the car
Posted:  09/29/2012 05:26:01
 
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I heard that they are planning one as well as the Atlantic
Posted:  09/28/2012 15:12:06
 
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it would have to be the tesla for me really dont like the fisker however a fisker karma roadster would get me exited
Posted:  09/28/2012 14:31:48
 
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For sportiness, I'd go with the Tesla, but for looks and practicality/design I'd have to take the Fisker :) Nice article by the way!
Posted:  09/28/2012 04:35:13
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And BTW I would have the Tesla
Posted:  09/27/2012 22:43:03
 
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Thanks guys!
Posted:  09/27/2012 22:40:24
 
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Fisker for me!
Posted:  09/27/2012 21:15:05
 
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Oh, don't apologize for the rant andrewo! I've gone into much bigger ones, especially when on the subject of why electric cars aren't very good for the environment.
Posted:  09/27/2012 20:27:41
 
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The earth is always naturally warming and cooling so there is no definite proof that cars are doing anything. Millions of years ago the earth had much more CO2 in the air and the planet was much warmer than it is today. Sorry for my global warming rant. These cars are only clean depending on how the electricity is made and if the batteries are properly disposed of when the car dies. The 288HP from the Tesla might not seem impressive but electric motors have much more torque than engines so 288 HP is plenty for the car. Great article! I think I would have the Fisker.
Posted:  09/27/2012 20:12:32
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definately the Karma.
i dont like the look of the Tesla's at all really.
i also dont really like convertibles. and would like my car to be gas powered too.
Ask my dad though and it'll be a different story.

great article!!!
Posted:  09/27/2012 19:57:09
 
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Great article! I'd rather drive the Fisker, I personally think it looks much better and has a gas engine. I would only be caught driving it on the gas engine though, because I personally think that there is either no "climate change," or if there is, it's too late to stop it and any efforts made now would just be slightly postponing the effects.
Posted:  09/27/2012 19:53:17
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Tesla!
Posted:  09/27/2012 19:53:08
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