2011 Tesla Roadster vs. 2011 Hyundai i30
To start off, both 2011 Tesla Roadster and 2011 Hyundai i30 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i30. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 174 kg more than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2011 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 2011 Tesla Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai i30, 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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i30. (255 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tesla Roadster | 2011 Hyundai i30 | |
| Make | Tesla | Hyundai |
| Model | Roadster | i30 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1128 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2352 mm | 2710 mm |
