1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1984 Bitter SC
To start off, 1984 Bitter SC is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Bitter SC (177 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Bitter SC weights approximately 540 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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, 1984 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1984 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Abarth | Bitter |
| Model | 2200 | SC |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
