2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 643 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Tesla |
| Model | V12 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2352 mm |
