1951 Austin A 70 vs. 1978 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 410 kg more than 1951 Austin A 70. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 1978 Bitter Diplomat | |
| Make | Austin | Bitter |
| Model | A 70 | Diplomat |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
