Alfa Romeo 4C vs Tesla Roadster (Original)

How does the Alfa Romeo 4C stack up against the Tesla Roadster (Original)? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Alfa Romeo 4CAlfa Romeo 4C
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Tesla Roadster (Original)Tesla Roadster (Original)
SpecAlfa Romeo 4CTesla Roadster (Original)
Horsepower (max)237 hp288 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.5 s3.7 s
Top speed257 km/h201 km/h
Variants21
Body styleMid-engine carbon-tub sports carElectric sports roadster
GenerationType 960Roadster Mk1 (2008–2012)
Production2013 – 20202008 – 2012
Length3,989 mm3,946 mm
Width1,864 mm1,851 mm
Height1,183 mm1,127 mm
Wheelbase2,380 mm2,352 mm

Alfa Romeo 4C vs Tesla Roadster (Original): common questions

Is the Alfa Romeo 4C or Tesla Roadster (Original) faster?
The Tesla Roadster (Original) is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.5s versus the Alfa Romeo 4C's 4.3s (0-100 km/h in 3.7s vs 4.5s).
Which has more horsepower, the Alfa Romeo 4C or the Tesla Roadster (Original)?
The Tesla Roadster (Original) makes more power: 288 hp (215 kW) versus 237 hp (177 kW) for the Alfa Romeo 4C.
Is the Alfa Romeo 4C or Tesla Roadster (Original) faster on top speed?
The Alfa Romeo 4C has the higher top speed at 160 mph (257 km/h), versus 125 mph (201 km/h) for the Tesla Roadster (Original).
What is the main difference between the Alfa Romeo 4C and the Tesla Roadster (Original)?
The Alfa Romeo 4C is a mid-engine carbon-tub sports car, while the Tesla Roadster (Original) is a electric sports roadster. That difference in body style drives most of the others.