1977 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1977 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 140.
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, 1977 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1977 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Bitter Diplomat | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Bitter | Volvo |
| Model | Diplomat | 140 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
