1949 Austin A 110 vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 740 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 110 | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Austin | Tesla |
| Model | A 110 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 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 | 1975 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2352 mm |
