1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2000 Porsche RGT
To start off, 2000 Porsche RGT 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 RGT (276 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche RGT should accelerate faster than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 350 kg more than 2000 Porsche RGT.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche RGT. (376 Nm). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche RGT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 2000 Porsche RGT | |
| Make | Bitter | Porsche |
| Model | Diplomat | RGT |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2340 mm |
