1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante 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 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1975 Bitter Diplomat.
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 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2007 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Bitter Diplomat | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Bitter | Panoz |
| Model | Diplomat | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
