1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 33 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (228 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 200 kg more than 1976 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bitter Diplomat | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Bitter | Maserati |
| Model | Diplomat | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3070 mm |
