1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 (325 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 262 kg more than 2010 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Tesla |
| Model | DB6 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 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 | 1497 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2352 mm |
