1968 Opel Diplomat vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Opel Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1968 Opel Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1968 Opel Diplomat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Opel Diplomat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Diplomat. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Opel Diplomat | 2012 BMW 550 | |
Make | Opel | BMW |
Model | Diplomat | 550 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |