1977 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1977 Lancia Scorpion
To start off, both 1977 Bitter Diplomat and 1977 Lancia Scorpion were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 605 kg more than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Scorpion. (121 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Scorpion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Bitter Diplomat | 1977 Lancia Scorpion | |
| Make | Bitter | Lancia |
| Model | Diplomat | Scorpion |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
