1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1979 Mazda 626
To start off, 1979 Mazda 626 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 635 kg more than 1979 Mazda 626.
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:
1975 Bitter Diplomat | 1979 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Bitter | Mazda |
Model | Diplomat | 626 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |