1974 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1976 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1976 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. 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 136 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (91 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 856 kg more than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (123 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bitter Diplomat | 1976 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Bitter | Chrysler |
| Model | Diplomat | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |
