1979 Bitter SC vs. 1988 BMW 520
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 214 kg more than 1979 Bitter SC.
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 SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1979 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1979 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 1988 BMW 520 | |
Make | Bitter | BMW |
Model | SC | 520 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |