1974 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1998 BMW 729
To start off, 1998 BMW 729 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1998 BMW 729. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 729. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 729 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 729. (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 729.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bitter Diplomat | 1998 BMW 729 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Diplomat | 729 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2940 mm |
