1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1965 TVR Trident
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 TVR Trident. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 TVR Trident would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 510 kg more than 1965 TVR Trident.
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, 1965 TVR Trident (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1965 TVR Trident will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1965 TVR Trident | |
| Make | Bitter | TVR |
| Model | Diplomat | Trident |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
