1973 BMW 3 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1973 BMW 3. (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3. (287 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 3 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | BMW | Tesla |
Model | 3 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2352 mm |