1978 BMW B7 vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW B7 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2009 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | B7 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1235 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2352 mm |
