1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1979 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1979 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 90 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 107 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 114 kg more than 1964 Austin A 90. 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, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 90 | 1979 Bitter Diplomat | |
Make | Austin | Bitter |
Model | A 90 | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 419 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |