1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, 2009 Kia Forte is newer by 30 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 71 more horse power than 2009 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 458 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte. 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, 2009 Kia Forte, 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 2009 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Bitter | Kia |
| Model | Diplomat | Forte |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2649 mm |
