2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1976 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1976 Bitter Diplomat | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bitter |
Model | V12 | Diplomat |
Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 419 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2690 mm |