1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1983 Mazda 323
To start off, 1983 Mazda 323 is newer by 7 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 175 more horse power than 1983 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 830 kg more than 1983 Mazda 323. 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bitter Diplomat | 1983 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Bitter | Mazda |
| Model | Diplomat | 323 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1071 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
