1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 26 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, 2005 Porsche Boxster (240 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 391 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
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) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (271 Nm). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Bitter | Porsche |
| Model | Diplomat | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |
