1977 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1980 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 560 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1977 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Bitter Diplomat | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Bitter | Lotus |
Model | Diplomat | Esprit |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |