1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1981 BMW 745
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 90 kg more than 1981 BMW 745.
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, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 745. (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1981 BMW 745 | |
Make | Bitter | BMW |
Model | Diplomat | 745 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3430 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |