1974 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1957 Fiat 500
To start off, 1974 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 1216 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. 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, 1974 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bitter Diplomat | 1957 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Bitter | Fiat |
| Model | Diplomat | 500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1850 mm |
