1978 Nissan Cedric vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Cedric would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 115 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Cedric. (147 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Cedric | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Nissan | Tesla |
| Model | Cedric | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2352 mm |
