1986 Bitter SC vs. 1973 BMW 2004
To start off, 1986 Bitter SC is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 2004. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 2004 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 BMW 2004. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 2004. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bitter SC weights approximately 330 kg more than 1973 BMW 2004. 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, 1986 Bitter SC (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 2004. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 2004.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1973 BMW 2004 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | SC | 2004 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
