1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2005 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2005 Panoz Esperante is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (228 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 408 kg more than 2005 Panoz Esperante.
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, 2005 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bitter Diplomat | 2005 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Bitter | Panoz |
| Model | Diplomat | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
