1952 Buick 40 vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 400 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Buick | Tesla |
| Model | 40 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1852 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2352 mm |
