1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 11 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), 1990 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (235 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 5 kg more than 1990 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 1990 Pontiac Trans Am (447 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm). This means 1990 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1990 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Bitter | Pontiac |
| Model | Diplomat | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| 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 | 235 HP |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
