1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1986 BMW M6
To start off, 1986 BMW M6 is newer by 11 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, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 175 kg more than 1986 BMW M6.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW M6. (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Bitter Diplomat | 1986 BMW M6 | |
Make | Bitter | BMW |
Model | Diplomat | M6 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |