1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 28 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) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 396 kg more than 1976 Bitter Diplomat.

Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 1976 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.

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