1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1985 Bitter SC
To start off, 1985 Bitter SC is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 3,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Bitter SC (208 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bitter SC weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1985 Bitter SC (327 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1985 Bitter SC | |
Make | Abarth | Bitter |
Model | 850 | SC |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 3848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |