1999 Alpina B3 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alpina B3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alpina B3 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1999 Alpina B3 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alpina B3 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster. 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, 1999 Alpina B3 (455 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (400 Nm). This means 1999 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Alpina B3 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Alpina | Tesla |
Model | B3 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2352 mm |