1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Bitter Diplomat | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bitter | Porsche |
| Model | Diplomat | 911 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
