1980 Bitter SC vs. 2008 BMW 318
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bitter SC | 2008 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | SC | 318 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
