1974 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1978 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 636 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1978 Bitter Diplomat | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bitter |
Model | GTV | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 419 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |