1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 18 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, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 514 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 24 kg more than 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro.
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, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
| Make | Bitter | Lotec |
| Model | Diplomat | Testa de Oro |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 741 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1656 kg |
