1971 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1982 Bitter SC
To start off, 1982 Bitter SC is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Aston Martin DB6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1982 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1982 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, 1971 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Aston Martin DB6 | 1982 Bitter SC | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bitter |
Model | DB6 | SC |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2690 mm |