1954 Rover P4 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 249 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (153 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rover P4 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Rover | Tesla |
| Model | P4 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 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 | 1484 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2352 mm |
