1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1979 Buick Estate
To start off, both 1979 Bitter Diplomat and 1979 Buick Estate were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 189 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1979 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Bitter | Buick |
| Model | Diplomat | Estate |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
