1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1965 Citroen DS
To start off, 1979 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Citroen DS 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 119 more horse power than 1965 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1965 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 236 kg more than 1965 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Bitter Diplomat is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Bitter Diplomat. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 3100 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Citroen DS. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1965 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Bitter | Citroen |
| Model | Diplomat | DS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3140 mm |
