1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1975 Mazda 929
To start off, 1976 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 929 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 145 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 610 kg more than 1975 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bitter Diplomat | 1975 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Bitter | Mazda |
| Model | Diplomat | 929 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
