1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1975 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1000 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 168 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 820 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Bitter Diplomat | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Bitter | Simca |
| Model | Diplomat | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2230 mm |
