1977 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1959 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1977 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1977 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1977 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 390 kg more than 1977 Bitter Diplomat. 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, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Bitter Diplomat | 1959 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Bitter | Buick |
| Model | Diplomat | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3130 mm |
