1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 230 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Dodge | Tesla |
| Model | Aspen | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2352 mm |
