1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1979 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 74 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.
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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Bitter | Pontiac |
| Model | Diplomat | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
