1980 Chrysler 1609 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster

To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chrysler 1609. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chrysler 1609 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler 1609. (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 135 kg more than 1980 Chrysler 1609. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler 1609. (144 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler 1609.

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