1998 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Cadillac Seville would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1998 Cadillac Seville. (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1998 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 513 kg more than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2009 Tesla Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Tesla Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1998 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Cadillac | Tesla |
Model | Seville | Roadster |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2352 mm |