1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1974 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 466 kg more than 1987 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, 1974 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1974 Bitter Diplomat | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bitter |
Model | 75 | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 419 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |