1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1967 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1979 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 TVR Tuscan (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 656 kg more than 1967 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1967 TVR Tuscan (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1967 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1967 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Bitter | TVR |
| Model | Diplomat | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| 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 | 1686 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
