1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 374 kg more than 1986 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Bitter | Opel |
Model | Diplomat | Rekord |
Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |