1970 Austin 3 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 3 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 3 weights approximately 255 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 (370 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 3. (218 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 3 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Austin | Tesla |
Model | 3 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2352 mm |