1981 Bitter SC vs. 2011 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bitter SC would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 345 kg more than 1981 Bitter SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Bitter | Aston Martin |
| Model | SC | DBS |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| 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 Weight | 1350 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2741 mm |
