1970 Riley 4 vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 87 kg more than 1970 Riley 4. 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 (400 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Riley 4 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Riley | Tesla |
| Model | 4 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 400 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 | 1148 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2352 mm |
