1977 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1978 BMW B7
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 180 kg more than 1978 BMW B7.
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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Bitter Diplomat | 1978 BMW B7 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Diplomat | B7 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
