1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 670 kg more than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Bitter Diplomat | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Bitter | Bentley |
| Model | Diplomat | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2746 mm |
