1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2002 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 27 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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 340 kg more than 2002 Ferrari 360.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Bitter Diplomat | 2002 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | Diplomat | 360 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
