1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,187 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 490 kg more than 1978 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, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (515 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Bitter | Cadillac |
| Model | Diplomat | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 8187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3210 mm |
