2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 547 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tesla |
| Model | Lumina | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 370 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 | 1782 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2352 mm |
