1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1975 Peugeot 104
To start off, both 1975 Bitter Diplomat and 1975 Peugeot 104 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 104. (66 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 880 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Bitter Diplomat is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Bitter Diplomat. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 104, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 104. (83 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 104.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Bitter Diplomat | 1975 Peugeot 104 | |
Make | Bitter | Peugeot |
Model | Diplomat | 104 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |