1977 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo is newer by 6 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, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (653 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 426 more horse power than 1977 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1977 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo weights approximately 150 kg more than 1977 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, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (815 Nm) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Bitter Diplomat | 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | Diplomat | 512 BBi Turbo |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 653 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 815 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
