1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (130 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 606 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (176 Nm). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
Make | Bitter | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Diplomat | 90 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |