1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1976 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1976 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bitter Diplomat (228 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 690 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40. 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, 1976 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 1976 Bitter Diplomat | |
Make | Austin | Bitter |
Model | A 40 | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 419 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |