1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1996 BMW M3
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 21 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, 1996 BMW M3 (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 92 kg more than 1996 BMW M3.
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) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW M3. (305 Nm). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Bitter Diplomat | 1996 BMW M3 | |
Make | Bitter | BMW |
Model | Diplomat | M3 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 305 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |