2003 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1968 Opel Diplomat
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Opel Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Opel Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 572 kg more than 1968 Opel Diplomat. 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, 1968 Opel Diplomat (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1968 Opel Diplomat | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Tahoe | Diplomat |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
