1983 Bitter SC vs. 1978 BMW 730
To start off, 1983 Bitter SC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 730 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 730. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 1978 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | SC | 730 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |
