1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 720 kg more than 1963 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Bitter | Wartburg |
| Model | Diplomat | 311 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
