1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 32 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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ 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 @ 3100 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Bitter | Jaguar |
| Model | Diplomat | XJ |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3040 mm |
