1963 Triumph Spitfire vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 530 kg more than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Triumph Spitfire | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Triumph | Tesla |
Model | Spitfire | Roadster |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2352 mm |