1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1956 Daimler DK
To start off, 1975 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK 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 59 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 352 kg more than 1975 Bitter Diplomat.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daimler DK. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daimler DK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Bitter Diplomat | 1956 Daimler DK | |
| Make | Bitter | Daimler |
| Model | Diplomat | DK |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 4617 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3310 mm |
