1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1975 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 642 kg more than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1975 Bitter Diplomat | |
| Make | Bentley | Bitter |
| Model | Arnage | Diplomat |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2690 mm |
