1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1968 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 1979 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 419 kg more than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1968 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Bitter | Cadillac |
| Model | Diplomat | Calais |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3300 mm |
