1946 Austin 16 vs. 1979 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1979 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 406 kg more than 1946 Austin 16. 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, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1979 Bitter Diplomat | |
| Make | Austin | Bitter |
| Model | 16 | Diplomat |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
