1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2009 BMW 135
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 31 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, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 265 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1978 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bitter Diplomat | 2009 BMW 135 | |
Make | Bitter | BMW |
Model | Diplomat | 135 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |