1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 34 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 134 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Bitter | Porsche |
| Model | Diplomat | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2920 mm |
