1999 Acura NSX vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Acura NSX would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Acura NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Acura NSX weights approximately 229 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura NSX | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Acura | Tesla |
| Model | NSX | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 400 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 | 1464 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2352 mm |
