1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Buick Invicta would be higher. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2009 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 835 kg more than 2009 Tesla Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Buick | Tesla |
| Model | Invicta | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1852 mm |
