1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango is newer by 26 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, 2005 Dodge Durango (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 566 kg more than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Bitter | Dodge |
| Model | Diplomat | Durango |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3040 mm |
