Morgan Plus Four vs Tesla Roadster (Original)

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

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SpecMorgan Plus FourTesla Roadster (Original)
Horsepower (max)255 hp288 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.8 s3.7 s
Top speed240 km/h201 km/h
Variants11
Body styleFront-engine roadsterElectric sports roadster
GenerationCX-GenRoadster Mk1 (2008–2012)
Production2020 – present2008 – 2012
Length3,830 mm3,946 mm
Width1,650 mm1,851 mm
Height1,250 mm1,127 mm
Wheelbase2,522 mm2,352 mm

Morgan Plus Four vs Tesla Roadster (Original): common questions

Is the Morgan Plus Four or Tesla Roadster (Original) faster?
The Tesla Roadster (Original) is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.5s versus the Morgan Plus Four's 4.6s (0-100 km/h in 3.7s vs 4.8s).
Which has more horsepower, the Morgan Plus Four or the Tesla Roadster (Original)?
The Tesla Roadster (Original) makes more power: 288 hp (215 kW) versus 255 hp (190 kW) for the Morgan Plus Four.
Is the Morgan Plus Four or Tesla Roadster (Original) faster on top speed?
The Morgan Plus Four has the higher top speed at 149 mph (240 km/h), versus 125 mph (201 km/h) for the Tesla Roadster (Original).
What is the main difference between the Morgan Plus Four and the Tesla Roadster (Original)?
The Morgan Plus Four is a front-engine roadster, while the Tesla Roadster (Original) is a electric sports roadster. That difference in body style drives most of the others.