1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Opel Omega is newer by 21 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 85 more horse power than 2000 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 47 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 2000 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Bitter | Opel |
| Model | Diplomat | Omega |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2850 mm |
