1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1956 Maserati 450
To start off, 1979 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 896 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1956 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Bitter | Maserati |
| Model | Diplomat | 450 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
