1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 230 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911.
Because 1988 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Bitter Diplomat | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bitter | Porsche |
| Model | Diplomat | 911 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
