1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 33 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, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (228 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster 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, 1976 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 1976 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bitter Diplomat | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Diplomat | 330 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2996 cc |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |
