1975 Lada 1200 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lada 1200 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1975 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1975 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 290 kg more than 1975 Lada 1200. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lada 1200. (87 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lada 1200 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Lada | Tesla |
| Model | 1200 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2352 mm |
