1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1975 Bitter Diplomat
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Bitter Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Bitter Diplomat would be higher. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Bitter Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1975 Bitter Diplomat.
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, 1993 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Bitter Diplomat. (419 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Bitter Diplomat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Alpina B 12 | 1975 Bitter Diplomat | |
| Make | Alpina | Bitter |
| Model | B 12 | Diplomat |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5353 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
