1968 Citroen Dyane vs. 1968 Opel Diplomat
To start off, both 1968 Citroen Dyane and 1968 Opel Diplomat were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Opel Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1968 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Diplomat weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1968 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Opel 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 1968 Opel Diplomat. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Citroen Dyane, 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, 1968 Opel Diplomat (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Citroen Dyane | 1968 Opel Diplomat | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | Dyane | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 425 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 29 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 80 L |