1984 Bitter SC vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 215 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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, 2010 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Bitter SC. (312 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Bitter SC | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | SC | 120 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
