1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2008 BMW 120
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 33 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 79 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Bitter Diplomat | 2008 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Diplomat | 120 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
