2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2011 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 216 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tesla |
Model | Corvette | Roadster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 506 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2352 mm |