1981 Bitter SC vs. 1999 BMW Z9
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 18 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 280 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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 1999 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | SC | Z9 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3060 mm |
