1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2007 BMW 523
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. 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 53 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bitter Diplomat | 2007 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Diplomat | 523 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
