1987 BMW 750 vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2011 Tesla Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 BMW 750 (450 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (400 Nm). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | 750 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| 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 | 1840 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2352 mm |
