2010 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Legacy would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 378 kg more than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Tesla Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Subaru | Tesla |
| Model | Legacy | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | boxer | electric |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2352 mm |
