1986 Bitter SC vs. 1999 BMW Z9
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 13 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 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1986 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster 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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Bitter SC. (249 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 1999 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | SC | Z9 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3110 mm |
