1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1985 Lada Niva
To start off, 1985 Lada Niva is newer by 7 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. In terms of performance, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1985 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 530 kg more than 1985 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1985 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Bitter | Lada |
| Model | Diplomat | Niva |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2210 mm |
