1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. Both 1978 Bitter Diplomat and 1967 Chevrolet Corvette are equipped with a 5,354 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 305 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1967 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
| Model | Diplomat | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
