1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1996 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1996 Toyota Starlet 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 153 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Starlet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 930 kg more than 1996 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Bitter Diplomat. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Starlet, 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, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Starlet. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1996 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Bitter | Toyota |
| Model | Diplomat | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
