1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bentley Mulsanne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bentley Mulsanne would be higher. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1015 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (610 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (400 Nm). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Bentley | Tesla |
| Model | Mulsanne | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2352 mm |
