1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 22 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, 2000 Porsche Boxster (249 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1978 Bitter Diplomat.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (309 Nm). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bitter Diplomat | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Bitter | Porsche |
Model | Diplomat | Boxster |
Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 249 HP |
Torque | 419 Nm | 309 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |