1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1978 Renault 18
To start off, both 1978 Bitter Diplomat and 1978 Renault 18 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 123 more horse power than 1978 Renault 18. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 613 kg more than 1978 Renault 18. 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, 1978 Renault 18, 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 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 18. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1978 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Bitter | Renault |
| Model | Diplomat | 18 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
