1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 391 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. (277 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tesla |
| Model | Bel Air | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2352 mm |
