1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1976 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1976 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 30 kg more than 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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:
1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1976 Bitter Diplomat | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Bitter |
Model | Sapphire | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |