1986 BMW 730 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 730 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1986 BMW 730. (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 365 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 730. (275 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 730 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | 730 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 400 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 | 1600 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2352 mm |
