1978 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 550 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Buick | Tesla |
| Model | Electra | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 381 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 | 1785 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2352 mm |
