1957 Toyota Crown vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 15 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Toyota Crown | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Toyota | Tesla |
Model | Crown | Roadster |
Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 400 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2352 mm |