1981 BMW 745 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 BMW 745. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 355 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | 745 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2352 mm |
