1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2000 BMW 330
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 25 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, 2000 BMW 330 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 330 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 2000 BMW 330.
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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 330. (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Bitter Diplomat | 2000 BMW 330 | |
Make | Bitter | BMW |
Model | Diplomat | 330 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |