2004 AC Aceca vs. 1976 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (228 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 AC Aceca.
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, 1976 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 1976 Bitter Diplomat | |
| Make | AC | Bitter |
| Model | Aceca | Diplomat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2690 mm |
