1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (158 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 256 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Cresta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta 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, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Bitter | Toyota |
| Model | Diplomat | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
