1974 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1970 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1974 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 184 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, 1974 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bitter Diplomat | 1970 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Bitter | Buick |
| Model | Diplomat | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
