1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1995 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 19 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 7,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 618 kg more than 1995 Dodge Viper.
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, 1995 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bitter Diplomat | 1995 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Bitter | Dodge |
Model | Diplomat | Viper |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 7998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 419 Nm | 678 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |