1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2006 BMW M6
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 28 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, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster 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, 2006 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bitter Diplomat | 2006 BMW M6 | |
Make | Bitter | BMW |
Model | Diplomat | M6 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2790 mm |