1974 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 320 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Toyota | Tesla |
| Model | Corolla | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2352 mm |
