2008 BMW Z4 vs. 1980 Bitter SC
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 28 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (328 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1980 Bitter SC. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bitter SC weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
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 Z4 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW Z4 | 1980 Bitter SC | |
| Make | BMW | Bitter |
| Model | Z4 | SC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
