1962 Austin Princess vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin Princess would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1962 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 945 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 (400 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin Princess | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Austin | Tesla |
| Model | Princess | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2352 mm |
