1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1976 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (228 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 486 kg more than 1976 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, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bitter Diplomat | 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Bitter | Chrysler |
| Model | Diplomat | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3110 mm |
