1977 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1977 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 830 kg more than 1955 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Bitter Diplomat | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Bitter | Trabant |
| Model | Diplomat | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2390 mm |
