1979 Peugeot 505 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 65 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 (370 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Peugeot 505 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Peugeot | Tesla |
Model | 505 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2352 mm |