1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1985 Bitter SC
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1985 Bitter SC. (208 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1985 Bitter SC.
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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (366 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (327 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1985 Bitter SC | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bitter |
Model | DB4 | SC |
Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 3848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2840 mm |