1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 35 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1034 kg more than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Bitter | Toyota |
| Model | Diplomat | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3100 mm |
