1977 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1962 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1977 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Innocenti 950 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 193 more horse power than 1962 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1962 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 950 kg more than 1962 Innocenti 950. 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, 1977 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Innocenti 950. (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Bitter Diplomat | 1962 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | Bitter | Innocenti |
| Model | Diplomat | 950 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2130 mm |
