1977 BMW 528 vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 181 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | BMW | Tesla |
Model | 528 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 370 Nm |
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 | 1416 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2352 mm |