1988 BMW M6 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW M6 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1988 BMW M6. (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M6 weights approximately 270 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 (370 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M6. (334 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M6 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Tesla |
| Model | M6 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2352 mm |
