1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
To start off, 1975 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 197 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. 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, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Bitter Diplomat | 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | |
| Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
| Model | Diplomat | Chevelle |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2850 mm |
