1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1976 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 66 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, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1976 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Bitter | Buick |
| Model | Diplomat | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3130 mm |
