1974 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1974 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, both 1974 Bitter Diplomat and 1974 Daihatsu Consorte were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bitter Diplomat | 1974 Daihatsu Consorte | |
| Make | Bitter | Daihatsu |
| Model | Diplomat | Consorte |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2170 mm |
