1977 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 17 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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1977 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Bitter Diplomat | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Bitter | Lotus |
| Model | Diplomat | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
