1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 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 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (54 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 143 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tesla |
| Model | 200 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 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 | 1378 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2352 mm |
