1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle 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 142 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 474 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Bitter | Volkswagen |
| Model | Diplomat | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
