1976 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 36 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (228 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4.
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, 2012 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bitter Diplomat | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Diplomat | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2497 mm |
