1979 Bitter SC vs. 1995 BMW 318
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 16 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 63 more horse power than 1995 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 89 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1979 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bitter SC | 1995 BMW 318 | |
Make | Bitter | BMW |
Model | SC | 318 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |