1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 213 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alvis TA 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Alvis | Tesla |
| Model | TA 21 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 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 | 1448 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2352 mm |
