1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 415 kg more than 1969 Maserati Mistral.
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, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Bitter | Maserati |
| Model | Diplomat | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
