1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Austin | Tesla |
| Model | A 90 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2352 mm |
