1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1989 Lexus LS
To start off, 1989 Lexus LS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lexus LS weights approximately 132 kg more than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. 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, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1989 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Bitter | Lexus |
| Model | Diplomat | LS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2820 mm |
