1968 AMC AMX vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 AMC AMX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 AMC AMX would be higher. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 2009 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 142 kg more than 2009 Tesla Roadster. 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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | AMC | Tesla |
| Model | AMX | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2352 mm |
