1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Alpina B 12 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 559 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, 1992 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1992 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alpina B 12 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Alpina | Tesla |
| Model | B 12 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 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 | 1794 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2352 mm |
