1977 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1977 Toyota Celica

To start off, both 1977 Bitter Diplomat and 1977 Toyota Celica 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 141 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 732 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Bitter Diplomat 1977 Toyota Celica
Make Bitter Toyota
Model Diplomat Celica
Year Released 1977 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5354 cc 1588 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 227 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 4700 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 419 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 3100 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 948 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2510 mm


 

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