1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 293 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 882 kg more than 1970 Porsche 917.
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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Bitter | Porsche |
Model | Diplomat | 917 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 419 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 798 kg |