1976 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster

To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 60 kg more than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 2009 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.

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