1971 Holden Belmont vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 145 kg more than 2009 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (427 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Holden | Tesla |
| Model | Belmont | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2352 mm |
