1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. (218 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 325 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. (305 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tesla |
Model | 380 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2352 mm |