1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 26 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 2 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter Diplomat should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 106 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 2005 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Diplomat | 330 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
