1983 Bitter SC vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1983 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1983 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 440 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Bitter SC. 2012 BMW 640 has automatic transmission and 1983 Bitter SC has manual transmission. 1983 Bitter SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bitter SC | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | SC | 640 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
