1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 34 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (228 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 111 kg more than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1976 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bitter Diplomat | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Bitter | Nissan |
| Model | Diplomat | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
