1970 Sunbeam Alpine 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 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 225 kg more than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Sunbeam Alpine | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Tesla |
| Model | Alpine | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2352 mm |
