1996 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 230 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (400 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tesla |
| Model | Corvette | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2352 mm |
