2009 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 525 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, 2009 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (400 Nm). This means 2009 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DB9 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Aston Martin | Tesla |
Model | DB9 | Roadster |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 400 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1760 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2352 mm |