1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 23 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 353 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tesla |
| Model | Corvette | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| 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 | 1588 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2352 mm |
