1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2008 Tesla Roadster. 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Aston Martin | Tesla |
Model | DB5 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2352 mm |