1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 615 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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Buick | Tesla |
| Model | Roadmaster | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| 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 | 1850 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2352 mm |
