1949 Bristol 402 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 402. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 402. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 10 kg more than 1949 Bristol 402. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 402. (145 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 402.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 402 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Bristol | Tesla |
| Model | 402 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2352 mm |
