2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (600 HP) has 312 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (759 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (400 Nm). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Tesla |
Model | Corvette | Roadster |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 288 HP |
Torque | 759 Nm | 400 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2352 mm |