1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1999 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 20 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 144 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 841 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. 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, 1999 Daihatsu Charade, 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 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1999 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Bitter | Daihatsu |
| Model | Diplomat | Charade |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2400 mm |
