1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1979 Buick Estate
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Bitter Diplomat 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 89 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 190 kg more than 1975 Bitter Diplomat.
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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Bitter Diplomat | 1979 Buick Estate | |
Make | Bitter | Buick |
Model | Diplomat | Estate |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |