2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1979 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter Diplomat.
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, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1979 Bitter Diplomat | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bitter |
| Model | DBS | Diplomat |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
