2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 179 kg more than 2011 Tesla Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (542 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (400 Nm). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tesla |
Model | Corvette | Roadster |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 405 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 400 Nm |
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 | 1414 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2352 mm |