1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1970 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 890 kg more than 1970 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1970 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Bitter | Mazda |
| Model | Diplomat | Familia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2200 mm |
