1958 Austin Princess vs. 1978 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin Princess 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 108 more horse power than 1958 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin Princess weights approximately 500 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Austin Princess | 1978 Bitter Diplomat | |
Make | Austin | Bitter |
Model | Princess | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 419 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2690 mm |