1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 33 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter Diplomat.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter Diplomat | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Bitter | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Diplomat | SL |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1298 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |