1981 Bitter SC vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 29 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 34 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 BMW 118. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bitter SC | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | SC | 118 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
