1977 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2013 Infiniti IPL
To start off, 2013 Infiniti IPL is newer by 36 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, 2013 Infiniti IPL (343 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1977 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti IPL should accelerate faster than 1977 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti IPL weights approximately 33 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, 1977 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti IPL. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1977 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti IPL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Bitter Diplomat | 2013 Infiniti IPL | |
| Make | Bitter | Infiniti |
| Model | Diplomat | IPL |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2850 mm |
