1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1977 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 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, 1977 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1977 Bitter Diplomat | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bitter |
Model | Alfa 6 | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 419 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |