1967 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1978 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 55 kg more than 1967 Aston Martin DB6.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Aston Martin DB6 | 1978 Bitter Diplomat | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bitter |
Model | DB6 | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 419 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |