1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 35 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 90 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 360 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 Bitter Diplomat is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Bitter Diplomat. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1976 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.

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