1997 AC Cobra vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 AC Cobra would be higher. In terms of performance, 1997 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2008 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 209 kg more than 1997 AC Cobra.
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, 1997 AC Cobra (579 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1997 AC Cobra | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | AC | Tesla |
Model | Cobra | Roadster |
Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 579 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 | 1026 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2352 mm |