2009 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Impala and 2009 Tesla Roadster were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Impala. (234 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2009 Tesla Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Tesla Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Impala, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Impala. (325 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Impala | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tesla |
| Model | Impala | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2352 mm |
