1977 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1977 Renault 4
To start off, both 1977 Bitter Diplomat and 1977 Renault 4 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 @ 4700 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1977 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1977 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1977 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 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 1977 Bitter Diplomat. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Renault 4, 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, 1977 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Bitter Diplomat | 1977 Renault 4 | |
Make | Bitter | Renault |
Model | Diplomat | 4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |