1969 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1975 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1975 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. 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, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina. (35 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1975 Bitter Diplomat | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Bitter |
| Model | Bianchina | Diplomat |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 5353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2990 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2690 mm |
