2000 Alpina B 10 vs. 1980 Bitter SC
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 10 is newer by 20 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 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B 10 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1980 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1980 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 340 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, 2000 Alpina B 10 (491 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 10 | 1980 Bitter SC | |
Make | Alpina | Bitter |
Model | B 10 | SC |
Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |