2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 859 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (400 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tesla |
| Model | Silverado | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Electric |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2352 mm |
