1981 Bitter SC vs. 1995 BMW Dinan
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 14 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 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 375 kg more than 1981 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bitter SC | 1995 BMW Dinan | |
Make | Bitter | BMW |
Model | SC | Dinan |
Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 403 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |