2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1974 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 764 kg more than 1974 Bitter Diplomat.
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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental | 1974 Bitter Diplomat | |
| Make | Bentley | Bitter |
| Model | Continental | Diplomat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2690 mm |
