[gilesvangruisen]

Impressive as Rapide is both lighter in weight and more powerful than the Model S (470bhp vs. 416bhp). Both cars have the same amount of torque. (443 lb-ft)

[eliben]

This is because you're comparing maximum torque. The actual graph is likely unlinear and this is where the Tesla is winning.

[toomuchtodo]

Correct. An electric motor can output its full amount of torque from 0 RPMs; this is where an ICE falls down (and hence, the need for an expensive transmission).

[mpyne]

Indeed if there's one thing electric motors in general do very well, it's to produce lots of torque at a much wider range of speed than an ICE.

[sliverstorm]

The Tesla probably also didn't have to shift. You can hear the Aston had to shift at least once.

[gilesvangruisen]

Ah I see; that makes sense. I don't know much about mechanics. I just like pretty cars.