1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1979 Toyota Mark II 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. In terms of performance, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 480 kg more than 1979 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Bitter Diplomat | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Bitter | Toyota |
| Model | Diplomat | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
