1999 GMC Safari vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GMC Safari would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 720 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1999 GMC Safari | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | GMC | Tesla |
Model | Safari | Roadster |
Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2352 mm |