1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1976 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bitter Diplomat (228 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 550 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1976 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1976 Bitter Diplomat | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bitter |
| Model | 75 | Diplomat |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
