1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1976 BMW 628
To start off, 1976 BMW 628 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1976 BMW 628. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 628.
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, 1975 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 628. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Bitter Diplomat | 1976 BMW 628 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Diplomat | 628 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
