1977 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2013 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Golf (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1977 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 172 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Bitter Diplomat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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, 1977 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Golf. (329 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Bitter Diplomat | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Bitter | Volkswagen |
| Model | Diplomat | Golf |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| 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 | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1508 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2578 mm |
