1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 490 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 (400 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (366 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tesla |
| Model | Caprice | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2352 mm |
