1996 BMW 745 vs. 1980 Bitter SC
To start off, 1996 BMW 745 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bitter SC would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1980 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1980 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1980 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, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 745 | 1980 Bitter SC | |
Make | BMW | Bitter |
Model | 745 | SC |
Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |