1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1998 Lotus Emme
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 20 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, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 1002 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Emme. (354 Nm). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Emme.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1998 Lotus Emme | |
Make | Bitter | Lotus |
Model | Diplomat | Emme |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 260 HP |
Torque | 419 Nm | 354 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |