1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1969 Morgan 4
To start off, 1975 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morgan 4 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 142 more horse power than 1969 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1969 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1969 Morgan 4. 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, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Bitter Diplomat | 1969 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Bitter | Morgan |
Model | Diplomat | 4 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |