1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 33 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1978 Bitter Diplomat.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Bitter | Honda |
| Model | Diplomat | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2797 mm |
