1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 245 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. 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, 2008 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Austin | Tesla |
| Model | A 40 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2352 mm |
