1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 799 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tesla |
Model | Caprice | Roadster |
Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2034 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2352 mm |