1992 BMW 540 vs. 1979 Bitter SC
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bitter SC would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1979 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1979 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 1979 Bitter SC | |
| Make | BMW | Bitter |
| Model | 540 | SC |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1356 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 |
