1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1979 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 10 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 306 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1979 Bitter Diplomat | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bitter |
| Model | RZ | Diplomat |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
