Drag Race: Tesla Model S Performance vs Aston Martin DBS
Rory and Dan pit the Tesla Model S Performance against the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante in an old- vs new-school drag race.

Words by: Andrew Woodhouse
Published on 9 February 2021 | 0 min read
The contenders:

Tesla Model S
One such tweak is the new launch control system, which gives the Tesla Model S access to 835 metric horsepower and a stonking 1,140 Nm of torque. The Model S is heavier than its competitor, weighing in at 2,200 kg, but that extra weight comes with four-wheel drive. It’s that four-wheel drive traction, combined with the launch control, that give the Tesla Model S so much pull when setting off – will that be enough to beat a V12 engine though? Find a Tesla Model S.

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante
At almost £250,000, the Aston Martin DBS is pricier than the Model S but it does come with some incredible options including an eight-layer fabric roof, multiple driving modes and the Q Gold Under Bonnet pack, which gives you gold-quilted bonnet insulation amongst other luxurious treats. Watch our video review of the Aston Martin DBS Volante.
