1959 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1979 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1979 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley Foursome 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 189 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 1218 kg more than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Bitter Diplomat is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Bitter Diplomat. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley Foursome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley Foursome. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley Foursome | 1979 Bitter Diplomat | |
| Make | Berkeley | Bitter |
| Model | Foursome | Diplomat |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2690 mm |
