1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 30 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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bitter Diplomat | 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
Model | Diplomat | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |