1974 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1974 ZIL 117
To start off, both 1974 Bitter Diplomat and 1974 ZIL 117 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1974 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1974 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1264 kg more than 1974 Bitter Diplomat. 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 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1974 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bitter Diplomat | 1974 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | Bitter | ZIL |
| Model | Diplomat | 117 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 6957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3310 mm |
