1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 31 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, 2007 Porsche Boxster (245 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (228 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1976 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (273 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1976 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bitter Diplomat | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Bitter | Porsche |
| Model | Diplomat | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |
