1974 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1965 Simca 1300
To start off, 1974 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Simca 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Simca 1300 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 176 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 690 kg more than 1965 Simca 1300. 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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bitter Diplomat | 1965 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | Bitter | Simca |
| Model | Diplomat | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
