1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2007 Maserati GT
To start off, 2007 Maserati GT is newer by 32 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, 2007 Maserati GT (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 Maserati GT.
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, 2007 Maserati GT (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Bitter Diplomat | 2007 Maserati GT | |
| Make | Bitter | Maserati |
| Model | Diplomat | GT |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
