1975 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 38 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 373 kg more than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Bitter Diplomat | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Bitter | BMW |
Model | Diplomat | 7 Series |
Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3210 mm |