1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1976 BMW 3.3

To start off, both 1976 Bitter Diplomat and 1976 BMW 3.3 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bitter Diplomat (228 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1976 BMW 3.3. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 186 kg more than 1976 BMW 3.3. 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, 1976 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 3.3. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 3.3.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Bitter Diplomat 1976 BMW 3.3
Make Bitter BMW
Model Diplomat 3.3
Year Released 1976 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5354 cc 3295 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 228 HP 194 HP
Engine RPM 4700 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 419 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 3100 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1494 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2800 mm


 

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