1998 Holden Commodore vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Holden Commodore would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1998 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 375 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Holden Commodore | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Holden | Tesla |
| Model | Commodore | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2352 mm |
