1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1996 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1996 Porsche Boxster is newer by 21 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, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 428 kg more than 1996 Porsche Boxster. 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, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche Boxster. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Bitter Diplomat | 1996 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Bitter | Porsche |
| Model | Diplomat | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |
