2008 BMW 540 vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Bitter SC would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1981 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1981 Bitter SC | |
Make | BMW | Bitter |
Model | 540 | SC |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2969 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |