1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2008 BMW 730
To start off, 2008 BMW 730 is newer by 32 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, both vehicles can yield 228 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 730 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1976 Bitter Diplomat.
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, 2008 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bitter Diplomat | 2008 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Diplomat | 730 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3000 mm |
