1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1950 Simca 8

To start off, 1979 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Simca 8 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1950 Simca 8. (47 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1950 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 736 kg more than 1950 Simca 8. 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, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Simca 8. (88 Nm). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Simca 8.

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