1974 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 36 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 12 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325.
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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 325. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1974 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Bitter Diplomat | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Diplomat | 325 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |
