1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1970 Daihatsu Compagno
To start off, 1976 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Compagno would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bitter Diplomat (228 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 890 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. 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, 1976 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bitter Diplomat | 1970 Daihatsu Compagno | |
Make | Bitter | Daihatsu |
Model | Diplomat | Compagno |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 797 cc |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2230 mm |