As the web automotive pattern of staging a straight-line dash between two autos continues, the variety of intriguing rivalries begins to slim. Nonetheless, very similar to the ultimate movies in Hoonicorn vs The World, typically folks simply wish to see two vehicles going flat out. As such, AutoTrader’s newest video placing a Tesla Model S Performance up in opposition to an Aston Martin DBS is quite predictable.

Eager readers will know that the Mannequin S has already made a reputation for itself on the dragstrip, leaving supercars for lifeless with its straight-line efficiency. Since then, the engineering workforce has had ample time to pump up the already blistering propulsion system. With a number of tweaks – together with a cheater launch mode – the efficiency model is now able to placing down 835 horsepower (622.6 kilowatts) to all 4 wheels. In the meantime, the DBS can solely cough up 725 hp (540.6 kW) to the rear wheels.

Subsequently even with its weight penalty, the Tesla merely walks away from the Aston in a standing-start quarter-mile race. The interior-combustion powered competitor was nearer in a roll-race however nonetheless didn’t have the pep in its step to defeat Elon’s delight and pleasure.

After one other defeat within the 0-100-0 mph check, we’d be remiss to not point out {that a} half-mile race from successful may need produced a extra degree consequence. Certain, the result was quite disappointing in case you have been rooting for the underdog, nevertheless it does elevate the query: which of those rivals would you really purchase?

The Tesla is definitely fast, however its silence subsequent to the V12 within the Aston was nothing in need of deafening. Tell us within the feedback beneath which automobile you’d quite have.