1974 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (235 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1974 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 13 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1974 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bitter Diplomat | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Bitter | Jaguar |
| Model | Diplomat | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2920 mm |
