1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1968 BMW 1600
To start off, 1978 Bitter Diplomat is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 690 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1968 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Diplomat | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
