1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1992 BMW 545
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 30 kg more than 1992 BMW 545.
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, 1992 BMW 545 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1992 BMW 545 | |
Make | Bitter | BMW |
Model | Diplomat | 545 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |