1979 Bitter Diplomat vs. 2008 BMW 630
To start off, 2008 BMW 630 is newer by 29 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, 2008 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter Diplomat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bitter Diplomat weights approximately 121 kg more than 2008 BMW 630.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter Diplomat | 2008 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | Diplomat | 630 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2790 mm |
