1977 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1978 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. Both 1977 Bitter Diplomat and 1978 Bitter Diplomat are equipped with a 5,354 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 227 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, both vehicles can yield 419 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1977 Bitter Diplomat | 1978 Bitter Diplomat | |
Make | Bitter | Bitter |
Model | Diplomat | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 419 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |