1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1980 Mazda 323
To start off, 1980 Mazda 323 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 805 kg more than 1980 Mazda 323.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1980 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Bitter | Mazda |
Model | Diplomat | 323 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1415 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2320 mm |