1974 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1999 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 1999 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 25 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 50 more horse power than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (177 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1999 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 1056 kg more than 1999 Donkervoort D8. 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Donkervoort D8. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1974 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bitter Diplomat | 1999 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | Bitter | Donkervoort |
| Model | Diplomat | D8 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
