1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 248 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bitter | Chevrolet |
| Model | Diplomat | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
