1979 Bitter SC vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, 2012 BMW M3 is newer by 33 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1979 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW M3 weights approximately 529 kg more than 1979 Bitter SC. 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, 2012 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bitter SC | 2012 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | SC | M3 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2761 mm |
