1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo 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, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 780 kg more than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Bitter | Maserati |
| Model | Diplomat | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2299 mm |
