1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2004 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Catera is newer by 25 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 27 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 19 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 2004 Cadillac Catera | |
| Make | Bitter | Cadillac |
| Model | Diplomat | Catera |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2940 mm |
