1981 Bitter SC vs. 1979 BMW 725
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Bitter SC (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1979 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 725.
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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1979 BMW 725 | |
Make | Bitter | BMW |
Model | SC | 725 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |