1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2003 BMW 520
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 25 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 60 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 120 kg more than 2003 BMW 520. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bitter Diplomat | 2003 BMW 520 | |
Make | Bitter | BMW |
Model | Diplomat | 520 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3000 mm |