1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2011 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 10 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
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 (400 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Tesla |
| Model | DB4 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 400 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 | 1225 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2352 mm |
