1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1986 Honda Integra
To start off, 1986 Honda Integra is newer by 8 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 102 more horse power than 1986 Honda Integra. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 660 kg more than 1986 Honda Integra. 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, 1986 Honda Integra, 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Integra. (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1986 Honda Integra | |
| Make | Bitter | Honda |
| Model | Diplomat | Integra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
