1958 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 385 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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.
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1958 Ferrari 340 Spider | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ferrari | Tesla |
Model | 340 Spider | Roadster |
Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1235 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2352 mm |