1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 303 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tesla |
| Model | Corvette | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1538 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2352 mm |
