1965 Abarth 750 vs. 1978 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 750 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 184 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1965 Abarth 750. 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, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 750 | 1978 Bitter Diplomat | |
| Make | Abarth | Bitter |
| Model | 750 | Diplomat |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2690 mm |
