1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1972 Citroen Dyane
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen Dyane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Citroen Dyane 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 203 more horse power than 1972 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1972 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Bitter Diplomat. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Citroen Dyane, 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, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1972 Citroen Dyane | |
| Make | Bitter | Citroen |
| Model | Diplomat | Dyane |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 29 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
