1982 Bitter SC vs. 2006 BMW M3
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1982 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1982 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 199 kg more than 1982 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, 2006 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bitter SC | 2006 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | SC | M3 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
