Alpine A110 vs Tesla Roadster (Original)

How does the Alpine A110 stack up against the Tesla Roadster (Original)? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Alpine A110Alpine A110
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Tesla Roadster (Original)Tesla Roadster (Original)
SpecAlpine A110Tesla Roadster (Original)
Horsepower (max)345 hp288 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.8 s3.7 s
Top speed285 km/h201 km/h
Variants41
Body styleRear-mid-engine RWD sports carElectric sports roadster
Generation1ALRoadster Mk1 (2008–2012)
Production2017 – present2008 – 2012
Length4,180 mm3,946 mm
Width1,798 mm1,851 mm
Height1,252 mm1,127 mm
Wheelbase2,419 mm2,352 mm

Alpine A110 vs Tesla Roadster (Original): common questions

Is the Alpine A110 or Tesla Roadster (Original) faster?
The Tesla Roadster (Original) is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.5s versus the Alpine A110's 3.6s (0-100 km/h in 3.7s vs 3.8s).
Which has more horsepower, the Alpine A110 or the Tesla Roadster (Original)?
The Alpine A110 makes more power: 345 hp (257 kW) versus 288 hp (215 kW) for the Tesla Roadster (Original).
Is the Alpine A110 or Tesla Roadster (Original) faster on top speed?
The Alpine A110 has the higher top speed at 177 mph (285 km/h), versus 125 mph (201 km/h) for the Tesla Roadster (Original).
What is the main difference between the Alpine A110 and the Tesla Roadster (Original)?
The Alpine A110 is a rear-mid-engine rwd sports car, while the Tesla Roadster (Original) is a electric sports roadster. That difference in body style drives most of the others.