1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1984 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 150 kg more than 1978 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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1984 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | Bitter | Ferrari |
| Model | Diplomat | GTO |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 496 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1830 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |
