1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 30 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 451 kg more than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Bitter | Tesla |
| Model | Diplomat | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2352 mm |
