1982 Bitter SC vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 25 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1982 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1982 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 320 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, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Bitter SC | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | SC | 530 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
