1981 Bitter SC vs. 1984 BMW 318
To start off, 1984 BMW 318 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bitter SC 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 (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1984 BMW 318. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 350 kg more than 1984 BMW 318. 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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 318. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1984 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | SC | 318 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
