1990 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Tesla Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Toyota | Tesla |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1852 mm |
