1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1999 BMW 330
To start off, 1999 BMW 330 is newer by 21 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, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 330. (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 1999 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Diplomat | 330 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
