1986 Bitter SC vs. 2007 BMW 550
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 21 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 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 480 more horse power than 1986 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1986 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1986 Bitter SC. 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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bitter SC | 2007 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | SC | 550 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4797 cc |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 657 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
