1998 Toyota MR2 vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota MR2 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1998 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota MR2.
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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota MR2 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Toyota | Tesla |
| Model | MR2 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2352 mm |
