1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2003 BMW 530
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 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 12 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 BMW 530. 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 2003 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Diplomat | 530 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
