1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1999 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 21 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 40 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Blazer. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 235 kg more than 1978 Bitter Diplomat.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Blazer. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1999 Chevrolet Blazer | |
Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
Model | Diplomat | Blazer |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |