1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500. (231 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2009 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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 (405 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Tesla |
Model | 500 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 405 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 | 1610 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2352 mm |