1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 545 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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tesla |
Model | Caprice | Roadster |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2352 mm |