1984 Nissan Cedric vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Cedric would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 40 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, 2009 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Cedric | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Nissan | Tesla |
Model | Cedric | Roadster |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2352 mm |