1985 Bitter SC vs. 1993 BMW 5.8
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Bitter SC would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1985 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Bitter SC. (327 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bitter SC | 1993 BMW 5.8 | |
| Make | Bitter | BMW |
| Model | SC | 5.8 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3848 cc | 5800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 327 Nm | 786 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
