1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2000 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2000 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 25 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, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 480 kg more than 2000 De Tomaso Guara.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Bitter Diplomat | 2000 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Bitter | De Tomaso |
Model | Diplomat | Guara |
Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 413 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |