1989 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 353 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 Corvette (468 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (400 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tesla |
| Model | Corvette | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 400 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 | 1588 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2352 mm |
