1986 Bitter SC vs. 1992 BMW 525
To start off, 1992 BMW 525 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Bitter SC 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 36 more horse power than 1992 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1986 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, 1992 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Bitter SC. (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1992 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | SC | 525 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
