1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 35 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 195 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Bitter Diplomat | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
Model | Diplomat | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2649 mm |