1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bitter Diplomat 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 124 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 440 kg more than 1976 Bitter Diplomat.
Because 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bitter Diplomat | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Bitter | Toyota |
Model | Diplomat | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |