1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1974 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1974 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 600 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 1974 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1974 Bitter Diplomat | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bitter |
Model | 1750 | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 419 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |