1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1955 Riley RM A
To start off, 1979 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Riley RM A would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 450 kg more than 1955 Riley RM A.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1955 Riley RM A | |
Make | Bitter | Riley |
Model | Diplomat | RM A |
Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2870 mm |