2000 Holden Commodore vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster

To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Commodore would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2000 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Commodore weights approximately 375 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Commodore.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Holden Commodore 2009 Tesla Roadster
Make Holden Tesla
Model Commodore Roadster
Year Released 2000 2009
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


 

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