1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 23 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, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 216 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Bitter Diplomat | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | Bitter | Honda |
Model | Diplomat | NSX |
Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |