2011 Tesla Roadster vs. 1994 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 125 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 (370 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. (295 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tesla Roadster | 1994 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Tesla | Toyota |
| Model | Roadster | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Single Speed | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1128 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2352 mm | 2740 mm |
