1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 22 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 119 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 530 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic 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, 2000 Honda Civic 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Bitter | Honda |
| Model | Diplomat | Civic |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
