1978 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 35 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 300 kg more than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bitter Diplomat | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Diplomat | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2968 mm |
