1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 1992 BMW 520
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 13 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, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 198 kg more than 1992 BMW 520. 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, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 1992 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Diplomat | 520 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
