1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2007 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 28 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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 261 kg more than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 2007 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Bitter | Mazda |
| Model | Diplomat | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1307 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
