1985 Bitter SC vs. 2004 BMW 520
To start off, 2004 BMW 520 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 520 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1985 Bitter SC.
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, 1985 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 2004 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | SC | 520 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
