1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 33 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Bitter | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Diplomat | S |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5096 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3165 mm |
