2011 Tesla Roadster vs. 2011 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2011 Tesla Roadster and 2011 Opel Insignia 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 Opel Insignia (321 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
Because 2011 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Tesla Roadster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Opel Insignia 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 Opel Insignia (435 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2011 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tesla Roadster | 2011 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Tesla | Opel |
| Model | Roadster | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Type | electric | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Single Speed | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1128 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2352 mm | 2737 mm |
