1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2005 BMW 740
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 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, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 209 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Bitter Diplomat (419 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 2005 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Diplomat | 740 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3000 mm |
