1961 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 60 kg more than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Aston Martin DB2 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Tesla |
| Model | DB2 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2352 mm |
