Morgan Supersport vs Tesla Roadster (Original)

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

Morgan SupersportMorgan Supersport
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Tesla Roadster (Original)Tesla Roadster (Original)
SpecMorgan SupersportTesla Roadster (Original)
Horsepower (max)335 hp288 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.2 s3.7 s
Top speed267 km/h201 km/h
Variants11
Body styleFront-engine sports carElectric sports roadster
GenerationCXVRoadster Mk1 (2008–2012)
Production2025 – present2008 – 2012
Length3,950 mm3,946 mm
Width1,750 mm1,851 mm
Height1,235 mm1,127 mm
Wheelbase2,522 mm2,352 mm

Morgan Supersport vs Tesla Roadster (Original): common questions

Is the Morgan Supersport or Tesla Roadster (Original) faster?
The Tesla Roadster (Original) is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.5s versus the Morgan Supersport's 4s (0-100 km/h in 3.7s vs 4.2s).
Which has more horsepower, the Morgan Supersport or the Tesla Roadster (Original)?
The Morgan Supersport makes more power: 335 hp (250 kW) versus 288 hp (215 kW) for the Tesla Roadster (Original).
Is the Morgan Supersport or Tesla Roadster (Original) faster on top speed?
The Morgan Supersport has the higher top speed at 166 mph (267 km/h), versus 125 mph (201 km/h) for the Tesla Roadster (Original).
What is the main difference between the Morgan Supersport and the Tesla Roadster (Original)?
The Morgan Supersport is a front-engine sports car, while the Tesla Roadster (Original) is a electric sports roadster. That difference in body style drives most of the others.