1963 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1978 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 455 kg more than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Aston Martin DB4. (377 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Aston Martin DB4 | 1978 Bitter Diplomat | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bitter |
Model | DB4 | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 419 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2690 mm |