1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP) has 128 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lotus Esprit | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Lotus | Tesla |
| Model | Esprit | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2352 mm |
