1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 AC 2-Litre would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1955 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 85 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 AC 2-Litre | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | AC | Tesla |
| Model | 2-Litre | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 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 | 1320 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2352 mm |
