1977 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 20 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, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1977 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1977 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 182 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Bitter Diplomat | 1997 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Bitter | Honda |
| Model | Diplomat | NSX |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2540 mm |
