1973 Fiat 500 vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 725 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Fiat | Tesla |
| Model | 500 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2352 mm |
