1995 Acura NSX vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura NSX would be higher. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura NSX weights approximately 135 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura NSX. (284 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura NSX | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Acura | Tesla |
| Model | NSX | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2352 mm |
