1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1989 Maserati 420
To start off, 1989 Maserati 420 is newer by 11 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, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1989 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 505 kg more than 1989 Maserati 420. 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, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1989 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Bitter | Maserati |
Model | Diplomat | 420 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |