1974 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1974 Datsun 260Z
To start off, both 1974 Bitter Diplomat and 1974 Datsun 260Z 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 64 more horse power than 1974 Datsun 260Z. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1974 Datsun 260Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 586 kg more than 1974 Datsun 260Z. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Datsun 260Z. (213 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Datsun 260Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bitter Diplomat | 1974 Datsun 260Z | |
| Make | Bitter | Datsun |
| Model | Diplomat | 260Z |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4135 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
