1974 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1967 Bizzarrini A3C
To start off, 1974 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bizzarrini A3C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bizzarrini A3C would be higher. Both 1974 Bitter Diplomat and 1967 Bizzarrini A3C are equipped with a 5,354 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C (361 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1974 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C should accelerate faster than 1974 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 426 kg more than 1967 Bizzarrini A3C.
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, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C (510 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1967 Bizzarrini A3C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bitter Diplomat | 1967 Bizzarrini A3C | |
| Make | Bitter | Bizzarrini |
| Model | Diplomat | A3C |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 361 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
