1990 BMW 518 vs. 1982 Bitter SC
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Bitter SC would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1982 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518. 1982 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 518 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 518 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 518 | 1982 Bitter SC | |
| Make | BMW | Bitter |
| Model | 518 | SC |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
