2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (235 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 338 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. (320 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tesla |
| Model | Lumina | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2352 mm |
